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2028 calendar
2028 public holidays in Burkina Faso
13 official public holidays in 2028, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2028 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
Monday, January 3
From Saturday, January 1 to Monday, January 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 17
From Saturday, April 15 to Monday, April 17
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
- Weekend · 3 days
Day of Customs and Traditions
Monday, May 15
From Saturday, May 13 to Monday, May 15
- Bridge · 4 days
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 25
From Thursday, May 25 to Sunday, May 28 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Assumption Day
Tuesday, August 15
From Saturday, August 12 to Tuesday, August 15 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Martyrs' Day
Tuesday, October 31
From Saturday, October 28 to Tuesday, October 31 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Proclamation of Independence Day
Monday, December 11
From Saturday, December 9 to Monday, December 11
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
2028 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DaySaturday, January 1
- 3JanRevolution DayMonday, January 3
- 8MarInternational Women’s DayWednesday, March 8
- 17AprEaster MondayMonday, April 17
- 1MayLabour DayMonday, May 1
- 15MayDay of Customs and TraditionsMonday, May 15
- 25MayAscension DayThursday, May 25
- 5AugIndependence DaySaturday, August 5
- 15AugAssumption DayTuesday, August 15
- 31OctMartyrs' DayTuesday, October 31
- 1NovAll Saints' DayWednesday, November 1
- 11DecProclamation of Independence DayMonday, December 11
- 25DecChristmas DayMonday, 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?