National holidays of Burkina Faso in 2026
This page contains a calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Burkina Faso. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
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Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year | |
Saturday | Jan. 3, 2026 | Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day | |
Sunday | March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day | |
Friday | March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr | |
Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
Monday | April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | |
Friday | May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | |
Thursday | May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | |
Wednesday | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha | |
Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
Wednesday | Aug. 5, 2026 | National Day | |
Saturday | Aug. 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary | |
Wednesday | Aug. 26, 2026 | The Prophet's Birthday | |
Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
Sunday | Nov. 1, 2026 | All Saints | |
Friday | Dec. 11, 2026 | Proclamation of Independence Day | |
Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
Friday | Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Public Holidays
- Burkina Faso public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries