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2025 public holidays in Burkina Faso
13 official public holidays in 2025, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2025 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.
- Weekend · 3 days
Revolution Day
Friday, January 3
From Friday, January 3 to Sunday, January 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
- Bridge · 4 days
Labour Day
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Day of Customs and Traditions
Thursday, May 15
From Thursday, May 15 to Sunday, May 18 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 29
From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Independence Day
Tuesday, August 5
From Saturday, August 2 to Tuesday, August 5 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Assumption Day
Friday, August 15
From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17
- Weekend · 3 days
Martyrs' Day
Friday, October 31
From Friday, October 31 to Sunday, November 2
- Bridge · 4 days
Proclamation of Independence Day
Thursday, December 11
From Thursday, December 11 to Sunday, December 14 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
2025 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayWednesday, January 1
- 3JanRevolution DayFriday, January 3
- 8MarInternational Women’s DaySaturday, March 8
- 21AprEaster MondayMonday, April 21
- 1MayLabour DayThursday, May 1
- 15MayDay of Customs and TraditionsThursday, May 15
- 29MayAscension DayThursday, May 29
- 5AugIndependence DayTuesday, August 5
- 15AugAssumption DayFriday, August 15
- 31OctMartyrs' DayFriday, October 31
- 1NovAll Saints' DaySaturday, November 1
- 11DecProclamation of Independence DayThursday, December 11
- 25DecChristmas DayThursday, December 25
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
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?