National Holidays in Burkina Faso (2024) 🇧🇫

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

The next public holiday in Burkina Faso is Martyrs' Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026 — in 39 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2024?

Burkina Faso has 17 public holidays in 2024.

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

The most recent public holiday in Burkina Faso was Mawlid (estimated) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — 28 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 2025?

Burkina Faso will have 17 public holidays in 2025.

Burkina Faso observes 17 public holidays this year, with 17 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Martyrs' Day. The most recent was Mawlid (estimated).

2024 National Holidays in Burkina Faso

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Wednesday	Revolution Day
8 Mar	Friday	International Women's Day
1 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
10 Apr	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr
1 May	Wednesday	Labour Day
9 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
16 Jun	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
5 Aug	Monday	Independence Day
15 Aug	Thursday	Assumption Day
15 Sep	Sunday	Mawlid (estimated)
31 Oct	Thursday	Martyrs' Day
1 Nov	Friday	All Saints' Day
11 Dec	Wednesday	Proclamation of Independence Day
25 Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day