Burkina Faso Public Holidays 2026
16 public holidays and 251 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Nouvel An | Day off |
| Sat, Jan 3 | Soulèvement populaire | Day off |
| Sun, Mar 8 | Journée internationale des femmes | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Fête de fin du Ramadan | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Pâques | Day off |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Lundi de Pâques | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Fête du travail | Day off |
| Thu, May 14 | Ascension | Day off |
| Sun, May 24 | Pentecôte | Day off |
| Wed, May 27 | Fête du mouton | Day off |
| Wed, Aug 5 | Jour de l’Indépendance | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Assomption | Day off |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Mawlid | Day off |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Toussaint | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 11 | Fête nationale | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Noël | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| May | 18 | 3 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 21 | 2 | 31 |
| Total | 251 | 10 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Burkina Faso?
There are 251 business days in 2026 in Burkina Faso, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 16 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2026?
Burkina Faso has 16 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with Nouvel An on Thursday, January 1, 2026.