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Calendar May 2026 & Moon Phases
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Public Holidays in Burkina Faso 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| January 3, 2026 | Sat | Revolution Day | National |
| March 8, 2026 | Sun | International Women's Day | National |
| March 9, 2026 | Mon | International Women's Day (observed) | National |
| March 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| April 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day | National |
| May 14, 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day | National |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| August 5, 2026 | Wed | Independence Day | National |
| August 15, 2026 | Sat | Assumption Day | National |
| August 25, 2026 | Tue | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| October 31, 2026 | Sat | Martyrs' Day | National |
| November 1, 2026 | Sun | All Saints' Day | National |
| November 2, 2026 | Mon | All Saints' Day (observed) | National |
| December 11, 2026 | Fri | Proclamation of Independence Day | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
About Public Holidays in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's holidays reflect its revolution history, Muslim-majority faith and rich cultural traditions. The Revolution Day on August 4 marks the 1983 takeover, and Independence Day on December 11 the 1960 break from France. The two Eids follow the Islamic calendar, while Christmas and Easter are observed by the Christian community. The country's famous FESPACO film festival and the traditional mask dances of the Bobo and Mossi peoples make its cultural year one of West Africa's most distinctive.
In May 2026 there are 3 public holidays: Labor Day, Ascension Day, Eid al-Adha (estimated). In 2026, Burkina Faso observes 17 public holidays including 17 national, of which 5 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in Burkina Faso 2026
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