Long weekends in Burundi, 2026.
Burundi, 2026: 10 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 8 days of leave add the other 6, for 38 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Ntaryamira Day)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 6 June to 8 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (National Patriotism 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)
- 5 February to 8 February: 4 days off, take Fri 6 Feb as leave (Unity Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, take Fri 15 May as leave (Ascension Day)
- 27 June to 1 July: 5 days off, take Mon 29 Jun and Tue 30 Jun as leave (Independence Day)
- 10 October to 13 October: 4 days off, take Mon 12 Oct as leave (Rwagasore Day)
- 17 October to 21 October: 5 days off, take Mon 19 Oct and Tue 20 Oct as leave (Ndadaye Day)
Public holidays in Burundi, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Thursday 5 February | Unity Day |
| Monday 6 April | Ntaryamira Day |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day |
| Monday 8 June | National Patriotism Day |
| Wednesday 1 July | Independence Day |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Day |
| Tuesday 13 October | Rwagasore Day |
| Wednesday 21 October | Ndadaye Day |
| Sunday 1 November | All Saints' Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Burundi in 2026?
Burundi has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 6 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Burundi 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 Burundi have in 2026?
Burundi has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.