National Holidays in Burkina Faso (2022) 🇧🇫

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 2022?

Burkina Faso has 17 public holidays in 2022.

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 2023?

Burkina Faso will have 17 public holidays in 2023.

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.

2022 National Holidays in Burkina Faso

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