Burkina Faso Public Holiday Calendar 2026 Calendrier des jours fériés officiels 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 ✓ Done | Thursday |
New Year
Jour de l'An |
Public |
| Jan 3, 2026 ✓ Done | Saturday | Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day | Public |
| Mar 8, 2026 ✓ Done | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 9, 2026 ✓ Done | Monday | Day off for International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 20, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday |
Eid al-Fitr
Aïd el-Fitr |
Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 ✓ Done | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday |
Labour Day
Fête du Travail |
Public |
| May 14, 2026 ✓ Done | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 15, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday | Day of Customs and Traditions | Public |
| May 27, 2026 ✓ Done | Wednesday |
Eid al-Adha
Aïd el-Adha |
Public |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day | Public |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary | Public |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Wednesday | The Prophet's Birthday | Public |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Saturday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Sunday |
All Saints' Day
Toussaint |
Public |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Monday |
Day off for All Saints' Day
Toussaint |
Public |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Friday |
Proclamation of Independence Day
Fête de l'Indépendance |
Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday |
Christmas Day
Noël |
Public |
Long Weekends in Burkina Faso 2026
Jan 1 → Jan 4
4 days
Mar 7 → Mar 9
3 days
Mar 20 → Mar 22
3 days
Apr 4 → Apr 6
3 days
May 1 → May 3
3 days
May 14 → May 17
4 days
Oct 31 → Nov 2
3 days
Dec 11 → Dec 13
3 days
Dec 25 → Dec 27
3 days