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Assumption Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 8 days
Burkina Faso has 13 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 13 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Burkinabe public holidays or Burkinabe bank holidays? Burkina Faso public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Burkina Faso celebrates 13 public holidays in 2026. These include 13 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Revolution Day (on January 3), International Women’s Day (on March 8), Easter Monday (on April 6) and Labour Day (on May 1).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Burkina Faso holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 4 – Apr 63 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendMay 14 – May 174 days
- Long weekendDec 11 – Dec 133 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso has 13 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.
The next public holiday in Burkina Faso is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.
Yes. 13 out of 13 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Burkina Faso in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Burkina Faso is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.