Public Holidays in Burkina Faso, 2026
Burkina Faso observes 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 5 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 5
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 253
Nationwide
Burkina Faso holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Burkina Faso. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 3 January 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | Revolution Day | Nationwide |
| 8 March 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | International Women’s Day | Nationwide |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 15 May 2026 | Friday | Day of Customs and Traditions | Nationwide |
| 5 August 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 31 October 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | Martyrs' Day | Nationwide |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 11 December 2026 | Friday | Proclamation of Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
8 of Burkina Faso's 13 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 5 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Revolution Day (3 January 2026), International Women’s Day (8 March 2026), Assumption Day (15 August 2026), Martyrs' Day (31 October 2026), All Saints' Day (1 November 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 253 business days in Burkina Faso.
Count business days in Burkina Faso
Need the number of working days between two specific dates rather than the holiday list?