Public Holidays in Burkina Faso 2026
19 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Burkina Faso's public holiday calendar reflects its own legal, religious and civic traditions. Burkina Faso’s calendar reflects civic history alongside Christian and Islamic observances. The Day of Customs and Traditions on 15 May is a newer public holiday. Some Sunday holidays are followed by a substitute day.
Burkina Faso Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year |
| Jan 3 | Saturday | Popular Uprising Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Women's DayObserved |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 15 | Friday | Day of Customs and Traditions |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | National Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Moon |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | Martyrs' Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Saints' DayObserved |
| Dec 11 | Friday | Proclamation of Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* Islamic holidays depend on the Hijri calendar and local religious confirmation. Future dates marked * are provisional and can move by a day. Substitute days can also apply when qualifying holidays fall on Sunday.
Civic, Christian and Islamic Holidays 2026
Holiday Rules in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s calendar reflects civic history alongside Christian and Islamic observances. The Day of Customs and Traditions on 15 May is a newer public holiday. Some Sunday holidays are followed by a substitute day.
Burkina Faso Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- 11 December marks the proclamation of independence.
- 5 August is National Day.
- 15 May is the Day of Customs and Traditions.
- Islamic dates should be confirmed closer to the holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Burkina Faso National Day?
National Day is 5 August.
What is celebrated on 11 December?
11 December marks the Proclamation of Independence.
Is the Day of Customs and Traditions a public holiday?
Yes. It is observed on 15 May.
Why are some Islamic dates marked with an asterisk?
Their Gregorian dates depend on the Hijri calendar and local religious confirmation.
Sources & methodology
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Official government material referencing the 2026 law on paid non-working days.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.