Public holidays in Burundi 2026

15 public holidays; 13 fall on a working day. The weekend in Burundi is Saturday and Sunday.

Date	Holiday	Days
1 JanuaryThursday	New Year's Day
5 FebruaryThursday	Unity Day
20 MarchFriday	Eid al-Fitrestimated
6 AprilMonday	Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira
1 MayFriday	International Labor Day
14 MayThursday	Ascension Day
27 MayWednesday	Eid al-Adhaestimated
8 JuneMonday	National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza
1 JulyWednesday	Independence Day
15 AugustSaturday	Assumption Dayweekend
13 OctoberTuesday	Commemoration of the Assassination of National Hero, Prince Louis Rwagasore
21 OctoberWednesday	Commemoration of the Assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye
1 NovemberSunday	All Saints' Dayweekend
2 NovemberMonday	All Saints' Dayobserved
25 DecemberFriday	Christmas Day

Count working days in Burundi

Notes

Observed means the day off is moved, usually to the next Monday, because the holiday falls on a weekend.

Estimated dates follow the moon or are announced each year, so they can move by a day or two.

Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Burundi. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.