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2026 public holidays in Burkina Faso
13 official public holidays in 2026, with 7 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Martyrs' Day
Saturday, October 31 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 14
From Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Day of Customs and Traditions
Friday, May 15
From Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17
- Weekend · 3 days
Proclamation of Independence Day
Friday, December 11
From Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayThursday, January 1
- 3JanRevolution DaySaturday, January 3
- 8MarInternational Women’s DaySunday, March 8
- 6AprEaster MondayMonday, April 6
- 1MayLabour DayFriday, May 1
- 14MayAscension DayThursday, May 14
- 15MayDay of Customs and TraditionsFriday, May 15
- 5AugIndependence DayWednesday, August 5
- 15AugAssumption DaySaturday, August 15
- 31OctMartyrs' DaySaturday, October 31
- 1NovAll Saints' DaySunday, November 1
- 11DecProclamation of Independence DayFriday, December 11
- 25DecChristmas DayFriday, December 25
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
More practical info: Burkina Faso
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Burkina Faso?