🇧🇫 Burkina Faso — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Wed, Aug 26The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid)
- Sat, Oct 31Martyrs' Day
- Sun, Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Sun, Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Mon, Nov 2All Saints' Day (Observed)
- Fri, Dec 11Proclamation of the Republic
January
- Revolution DaySat, Jan 3
- Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'étatSat, Jan 3
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Popular Uprising DaySat, Jan 3
March
- End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Fri, Mar 20
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20 – Sat, Mar 21
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- International Women's Day (Observed)Mon, Mar 9
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20
April
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- SNC (National Culture Week)Sat, Apr 25 – Sat, May 2
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Thu, May 28
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27
- Day of Customs and TraditionsFri, May 15
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27
August
- Assumption of MarySat, Aug 15
- The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid)Wed, Aug 26
- AssumptionSat, Aug 15
- National DayWed, Aug 5
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
- Independence DayWed, Aug 5
October
- Martyrs' DaySat, Oct 31
- SIAO (International Art and Craft Fair)Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 8
November
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- All Saints' Day (Observed)Mon, Nov 2
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
December
- Proclamation of the RepublicFri, Dec 11
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Proclamation of Independence DayFri, Dec 11
Burkina Faso has 59 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇧🇫 Frequently Asked Questions — Burkina Faso Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2026?
- Burkina Faso has 56 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 59 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Burkina Faso?
- The main events in Burkina Faso include All Saints' Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Eid al-Adha, Assumption of Mary.
- When is the next holiday in Burkina Faso?
- The next upcoming holiday in Burkina Faso is The Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Burkina Faso 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Burkina Faso 2026 national calendar with 59 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Burkina Faso for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Burkina Faso for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Burkina Faso is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
