Official public holidays
Public holidays in Burkina Faso 2027
The 16 national public holidays of Burkina Faso in 2027.
- Friday 1 January
New Year's Day
Nouvel An
- Sunday 3 January
Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état
Soulèvement populaire
- Monday 8 March
International Women's Day
Journée internationale des femmes
- Tuesday 9 March
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
Fête de fin du Ramadan
- Sunday 28 March
Easter Sunday
Pâques
- Monday 29 March
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
- Saturday 1 May
Labour Day
Fête du travail
- Thursday 6 May
Ascension Day
Ascension
- Sunday 16 May
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
Fête du mouton
- Sunday 16 May
Pentecost
Pentecôte
- Thursday 5 August
Independence Day
Jour de l’Indépendance
- Saturday 14 August
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
Mawlid
- Sunday 15 August
Assumption
Assomption
- Monday 1 November
All Saints' Day
Toussaint
- Saturday 11 December
Proclamation of the Republic
Fête nationale
- Saturday 25 December
Christmas Day
Noël
Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.
Dates marked as approximate depend on the observation of the Moon and may vary by a day.
See all countriesFrequently asked questions
How many national public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2027?
Burkina Faso has 16 national public holidays in 2027.
What are the public holidays in Burkina Faso in 2027?
January 1: New Year's Day; January 3: Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état; March 8: International Women's Day; March 9: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr); March 28: Easter Sunday; March 29: Easter Monday; May 1: Labour Day; May 6: Ascension Day; May 16: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha); May 16: Pentecost; August 5: Independence Day; August 14: Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid); August 15: Assumption; November 1: All Saints' Day; December 11: Proclamation of the Republic; December 25: Christmas Day.