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Assumption of Mary

Public HolidayMajor
Assumption of Mary — Public Holiday

Details

Country
BF Burkina Faso
Scope
Nationwide
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes — official day off
Month
August 2026

Business Impact

Impact Description
Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.

Notes

A Catholic feast celebrating the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken up, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her earthly life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Assumption of Mary a public holiday in Burkina Faso?
Yes, Assumption of Mary is an official public holiday in Burkina Faso. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
When is Assumption of Mary 2026?
Assumption of Mary 2026 falls on August 15, 2026.
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Also Celebrated In

CountryDateDayImpact
BFBurkina Faso(current)Aug 15, 2026Sat—
PLPolandAug 15, 2026Sat—
PTPortugalAug 15, 2026Sat—
MCMonacoAug 15, 2026Sat—
PMSaint Pierre and MiquelonAug 15, 2026Sat—
BEBelgiumAug 15, 2026Sat—
ATAustriaAug 15, 2026Sat—
REReunionAug 15, 2026Sat—
HTHaitiAug 15, 2026Sat—
LULuxembourgAug 15, 2026Sat—

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