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Festivals form an integral part of the Burkina Faso's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Burkina Faso has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Burkina Faso in 2026.
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Burkina Faso. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list Burkina Faso year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | Jan 03, 2026 | Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day | National holiday |
| 3 | Mar 08, 2026 | International Women's Day | National holiday |
| 4 | Mar 09, 2026 | Day off for International Women's Day | National holiday |
| 5 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | Apr 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 7 | May 01, 2026 | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 8 | May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | National holiday |
| 9 | May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 10 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 11 | Aug 05, 2026 | National Day | National holiday |
| 12 | Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 13 | Aug 26, 2026 | The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 14 | Sep 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 15 | Nov 01, 2026 | All Saints | National holiday |
| 16 | Nov 02, 2026 | Day off for All Saints | National holiday |
| 17 | Dec 11, 2026 | Proclamation of Independence Day | National holiday |
| 18 | Dec 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 19 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
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