National Holidays in Burkina Faso (2028) 🇧🇫

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

The next public holiday in Burkina Faso is Independence Day on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — in 42 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2028?

Burkina Faso has 17 public holidays in 2028.

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

The most recent public holiday in Burkina Faso was Eid al-Adha (estimated) on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — 28 days ago.

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

The next 5 public holidays in Burkina Faso:Saturday, January 1, 2028: New Year's DayMonday, January 3, 2028: Revolution DaySaturday, February 26, 2028: Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Wednesday, March 8, 2028: International Women's DayMonday, April 17, 2028: Easter Monday

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 2029?

Burkina Faso will have 17 public holidays in 2029.

Burkina Faso observes 17 public holidays this year, with 17 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Independence Day. The most recent was Eid al-Adha (estimated).

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