Holidays in Burkina Faso in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Burkina Faso in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Burkina Faso.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Burkina Faso
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day Burkina Faso
January 3 2025, Friday
National
International Women's Day Burkina Faso
March 8 2025, Saturday
National
March Equinox Burkina Faso
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Eid al-Fitr Burkina Faso
March 31 2025, Monday
National
Easter Monday Burkina Faso
April 21 2025, Monday
National
Labour Day Burkina Faso
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Ascension Day Burkina Faso
May 29 2025, Thursday
National
Eid al-Adha Burkina Faso
June 7 2025, Saturday
National
June Solstice Burkina Faso
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
National Day Burkina Faso
August 5 2025, Tuesday
National
Assumption of Mary Burkina Faso
August 15 2025, Friday
National
The Prophet's Birthday Burkina Faso
September 5 2025, Friday
National
September Equinox Burkina Faso
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
All Saints Burkina Faso
November 1 2025, Saturday
National
Proclamation of Independence Day Burkina Faso
December 11 2025, Thursday
National
December Solstice Burkina Faso
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Burkina Faso
December 25 2025, Thursday
National