Burkina Faso holiday calendar
Public holidays in Burkina Faso 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Burkina Faso public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 11
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Burkina Faso
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Burkina Faso calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. May is the busiest month, with 4 listed dates.
Burkina Faso holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 11 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayThe January 1 nationwide non-working paid holiday opening Burkina Faso’s civil year. | Public holiday | — | |
| Women’s Rights DayThe March 8 paid holiday focused on women’s rights, equality and participation. | Public holiday | — | |
| Eid al-FitrThe confirmed March 20, 2026 paid holiday marking the end of Ramadan. | Public holiday | — | |
| Workers’ DayThe May 1 nationwide paid holiday recognising workers and labour rights. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Workers’ Day in Burkina Faso. | Public holiday | — | |
| Ascension DayThe movable Christian paid holiday held 39 days after Easter Sunday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Ascension Day in Burkina Faso. | Public holiday | — | |
| Customs and Traditions DayThe May 15 paid holiday recognising customary knowledge, ancestral religions and cultural diversity. | Public holiday | — | |
| TabaskiThe confirmed May 27, 2026 paid holiday for the Islamic festival of sacrifice. | Public holiday | — | |
| Assumption DayThe August 15 Catholic feast retained as a nationwide non-working paid day. | Public holiday | — | |
| MaouloudThe confirmed August 26, 2026 paid holiday for the Prophet Muhammad’s birth commemoration. | Public holiday | — | |
| National DayThe December 11 paid holiday marking the 1958 proclamation of the Republic of Upper Volta. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayThe December 25 Christian feast retained as a nationwide non-working paid day. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Burkina Faso holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- assembleenationale.bfPrimary calendar source
- un.orgPrimary calendar source
- gouvernement.gov.bfPrimary calendar source
- matd.gov.bfPrimary calendar source
- gouvernement.gov.bfPrimary calendar source
- gouvernement.gov.bfPrimary calendar source