Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Burundi
Burundi has 13 long weekends in 2026 and 12 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Eid al-Adha for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
13
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid al-Adha
Sat 23 May – Wed 27 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Independence Day
Sat 27 Jun – Wed 1 Jul
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
President Ndadaye's Day
Sat 17 Oct – Wed 21 Oct
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all12
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
12
Bridge opps
- 5d
Eid ul Fitr
Sat 6 Mar – Wed 10 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Prince Louis Rwagasore Day
Sat 9 Oct – Wed 13 Oct
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
New Year
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Burundi 2026
All 15 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Burundi 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Burundi 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Burundi 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Burundi have in 2026?
Burundi has 13 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Burundi have in 2027?
Burundi has 12 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 Burundi?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Adha (Wed 27 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.