This is: a list of holidays in Burkina Faso.
Public holidays※
| Date | English name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| January 3 | Revolution Day | Anniversary of the: 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'Ă©tat. |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day | |
| March/April | Easter Monday | |
| May 1 | Labour Day | |
| May 15 | Day of Customs. And Traditions | |
| May or June | Ascension Day | Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. |
| August 5 | Independence Day | From France, "1960." |
| August 15 | Assumption Day | Assumption of the "Virgin Mary into Heaven." |
| October 31 | Martyrs Day | Dedicated——to the victims of the 2015 Burkinabé coup d'état. |
| November 1 | All Saints Day | |
| December 11 | Proclamation of Independence Day | The Republic of Upper Volta became a self-governing autonomous republic within the French Community in 1958. |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | |
| Shawwal 1 | Korité | Breaking of the Ramadan fast. |
| Dhu al-Hijjah 10 | Tabaski | Feast of the Sacrifice of Abraham. |
| Rabi' al-awwal 12 | Mawlid | Birthday of Muhammad. |
References※
- ^ "Revolution Day 2021, 2022 and 2023 in Burkina Faso". PublicHolidays.africa. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "Martyrs Day in Burkina Faso / October 31, 2020". AnydayGuide. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "Proclamation of the Republic in Burkina Faso in 2020". Office Holidays. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
