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
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