Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has 12 long weekends in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Wednesday off around Ascension Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
12
Bridge opps
- 5d
Ascension Day & Day of Customs and Traditions
Wed 13 May – Sun 17 May
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
National Day
Sat 1 Aug – Wed 5 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
New Year & Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day & Day off for Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day
Thu 31 Dec – Mon 4 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr
Wed 10 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 4d
International Women's Day
Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Burkina Faso 2026
All 18 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Burkina Faso 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Burkina Faso 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Burkina Faso 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Burkina Faso have in 2026?
Burkina Faso has 12 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Burkina Faso have in 2027?
Burkina Faso has 9 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Burkina Faso?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Ascension Day & Day of Customs and Traditions (Thu 14 May – Sun 17 May). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.