Independence Day has already passed this year.
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 5, 2023
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 31
- Day of year
- 217
- Local time zone
- Africa/Ouagadougou
- Currency
- XOF
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on the weekend in 2023, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Burkina Faso, Independence Day is on August 5, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Independence Day falls on a Saturday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Burkina Faso.
Independence Day was on August 5, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Burkina Faso is on August 5, 2024.
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The Independence Day date for Burkina Faso 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.