Public holidays in Burkina Faso 2027
Burkina Faso has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendRevolution Day
Sunday
On the weekendInternational Women’s Day
Monday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendLabour Day
Saturday
On the weekendAscension Day
Thursday
Day of Customs and Traditions
Saturday
On the weekendIndependence Day
Thursday
Assumption Day
Sunday
On the weekendMartyrs' Day
Sunday
On the weekendAll Saints' Day
Monday
Long weekendProclamation of Independence Day
Saturday
On the weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekend
Working days off
6
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 13
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 7
- Long weekends
- 4
Burkina Faso public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Burkina Faso’s 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 6 fall on a working day and 7 on the weekend. 4 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2027?
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Burkina Faso has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 6 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Burkina Faso in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Burkina Faso fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Revolution Day (January 3), Labour Day (May 1), Day of Customs and Traditions (May 15), Assumption Day (August 15), Martyrs' Day (October 31), Proclamation of Independence Day (December 11) and Christmas Day (December 25) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Burkina Faso’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Burkina Faso in 2027?
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4 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, International Women’s Day, Easter Monday and All Saints' Day.