National Holidays in Burkina Faso (2029) 🇧🇫

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 2029?

Burkina Faso has 17 public holidays in 2029.

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:Monday, January 1, 2029: New Year's DayWednesday, January 3, 2029: Revolution DayWednesday, February 14, 2029: Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Thursday, March 8, 2029: International Women's DayMonday, April 2, 2029: 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 2030?

Burkina Faso will have 17 public holidays in 2030.

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	Monday	New Year's Day
3 Jan	Wednesday	Revolution Day
14 Feb	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
8 Mar	Thursday	International Women's Day
2 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
24 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
1 May	Tuesday	Labour Day
10 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
24 Jul	Tuesday	Mawlid (estimated)
5 Aug	Sunday	Independence Day
6 Aug	Monday	Independence Day (observed)
15 Aug	Wednesday	Assumption Day
31 Oct	Wednesday	Martyrs' Day
1 Nov	Thursday	All Saints' Day
11 Dec	Tuesday	Proclamation of Independence Day
25 Dec	Tuesday	Christmas Day