Public Holidays in Burundi 2026
15 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Burundi's public holiday calendar reflects its own legal, religious and civic traditions. Burundi’s public holidays include Independence Day, Unity Day and memorial days for national political figures, alongside Christian and Islamic religious holidays. Some Sunday holidays are followed by a Monday day off.
Burundi Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year |
| Feb 5 | Thursday | Unity Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Apr 6 | Monday | President Ntaryamira Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| Jun 8 | Monday | President Pierre Nkurunziza Day |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary |
| Oct 13 | Tuesday | Prince Louis Rwagasore Day |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | President Ndadaye's Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Saints' DayObserved |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* Eid dates depend on the Hijri calendar and religious confirmation. The 2027 Islamic dates marked * are provisional and may shift by a day.
National Memory and Religious Holidays 2026
Holiday Rules in Burundi
Burundi’s public holidays include Independence Day, Unity Day and memorial days for national political figures, alongside Christian and Islamic religious holidays. Some Sunday holidays are followed by a Monday day off.
Burundi Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 1 July.
- Unity Day is 5 February.
- Burundi observes memorial days for Presidents Ntaryamira and Nkurunziza and Prince Louis Rwagasore.
- Eid dates can change after religious confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Burundi Independence Day?
Independence Day is 1 July.
When is Unity Day?
Unity Day is observed on 5 February.
Does Burundi observe Eid holidays?
Yes. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are public holidays.
Why are 2027 Eid dates marked with an asterisk?
They are based on the Hijri calendar and remain subject to religious confirmation.
Sources & methodology
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Official national holiday framework, including variable Islamic holidays.
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.