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Burkina Faso has 13 public holidays in 2021. 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 2021. 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 5) and Labour Day (on May 1).
About these dates: the Burkina Faso 2021 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Holidays
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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 2021.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendMar 6 – Mar 83 days
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 13 – May 164 days · Take 2021-05-14 off
- Bridge-day opportunityAug 5 – Aug 84 days · Take 2021-08-06 off
- Long weekendOct 30 – Nov 13 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso has 13 public holidays in 2021.
Yes. 13 out of 13 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Burkina Faso in 2021.
No. The next public holiday in Burkina Faso is on .