National Holidays in Burkina Faso (2021) 🇧🇫

Q: When is the next public holiday in Burkina Faso?

The next public holiday in Burkina Faso is Assumption Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — in 7 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2021?

Burkina Faso has 17 public holidays in 2021.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Burkina Faso?

The most recent public holiday in Burkina Faso was Independence Day on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — 3 days ago.

Q: How does Burkina Faso's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Burkina Faso has 17 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Niger: 15 public holidaysBenin: 14 public holidaysGhana: 14 public holidaysCôte d'Ivoire: 14 public holidaysTogo: 13 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2022?

Burkina Faso will have 17 public holidays in 2022.

Burkina Faso observes 17 public holidays this year, with 17 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Assumption Day. The most recent was Independence Day.

2021 National Holidays in Burkina Faso

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Sunday	Revolution Day
4 Jan	Monday	Revolution Day (observed)
8 Mar	Monday	International Women's Day
5 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Saturday	Labour Day
13 May	Thursday	Ascension Day; Eid al-Fitr
20 Jul	Tuesday	Eid al-Adha
5 Aug	Thursday	Independence Day
15 Aug	Sunday	Assumption Day
16 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day (observed)
19 Oct	Tuesday	Mawlid
31 Oct	Sunday	Martyrs' Day
1 Nov	Monday	All Saints' Day; Martyrs' Day (observed)
11 Dec	Saturday	Proclamation of Independence Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day