Long weekends in Burkina Faso, 2026.
Burkina Faso, 2026: 7 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 2, for 25 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, no leave needed (Ascension Day, Day of Customs and Traditions)
- 11 December to 13 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Proclamation of Independence Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day, Revolution Day)
- 1 August to 5 August: 5 days off, take Mon 3 Aug and Tue 4 Aug as leave (Independence Day)
Public holidays in Burkina Faso, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Saturday 3 January | Revolution Day |
| Sunday 8 March | International Women’s Day |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day |
| Friday 15 May | Day of Customs and Traditions |
| Wednesday 5 August | Independence Day |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Day |
| Saturday 31 October | Martyrs' Day |
| Sunday 1 November | All Saints' Day |
| Friday 11 December | Proclamation of Independence Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Burkina Faso in 2026?
Burkina Faso has 5 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Burkina Faso in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2026?
Burkina Faso has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.