International Women’s Day has already passed this year.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 10
- Day of year
- 67
- Local time zone
- Africa/Ouagadougou
- Currency
- XOF
Long-weekend planner
International Women’s Day falls on the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Burkina Faso, International Women’s Day is on March 8, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, International Women’s Day falls on a Sunday.
Yes. International Women’s Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Burkina Faso.
International Women’s Day was on March 8, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next International Women’s Day in Burkina Faso is on March 8, 2027.
Other public holidays in Burkina Faso 2026
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The International Women’s Day date for Burkina Faso 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.