Public Holidays in Burkina Faso 2026
Official public holidays, local names and observed dates.
This page lists public holidays in Burkina Faso for 2026. Holiday dates are useful for travel planning, payroll calendars, school schedules and market closures. Data is loaded server-side and cached so the holiday list is available in the HTML for search engines.
Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Revolution Day | Revolution Day | Public |
| Mar 8, 2026 | International Women’s Day | International Women’s Day | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 15, 2026 | Day of Customs and Traditions | Day of Customs and Traditions | Public |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Independence Day | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption Day | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Martyrs' Day | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Nov 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Proclamation of Independence Day | Proclamation of Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |