National Holidays in Burkina Faso (2027) 🇧🇫

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 50 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2027?

Burkina Faso has 17 public holidays in 2027.

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 — 17 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Burkina Faso?

The next 5 public holidays in Burkina Faso:Friday, January 1, 2027: New Year's DaySunday, January 3, 2027: Revolution DayMonday, January 4, 2027: Revolution Day (observed)Monday, March 8, 2027: International Women's DayTuesday, March 9, 2027: Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

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 2028?

Burkina Faso will have 17 public holidays in 2028.

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).

2027 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
9 Mar	Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
29 Mar	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Saturday	Labour Day
6 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
16 May	Sunday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
5 Aug	Thursday	Independence Day
14 Aug	Saturday	Mawlid (estimated)
15 Aug	Sunday	Assumption Day
16 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day (observed)
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