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Day of Customs and Traditions
May 15 in 13 days
Ascension Day
May 29 in 27 days
Eid al-Adha (tentative)
Jun 7 in 36 days
National Day
Aug 5 in 95 days
Assumption of Mary
Aug 15 in 105 days
The Prophet's Birthday (tentative)
Sep 5 in 126 days
Martyrs' Day
Oct 31 in 182 days
All Saints’ Day
Nov 1 in 183 days
Proclamation of Independence Day
Dec 11 in 223 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25 in 237 days
List of Holidays In Burkina Faso 2023 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Jan 2 | Day off for New Year | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Jan 3 | Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Mar 23 | Ramadan Start | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Apr 10 | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Apr 21 | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| Mon | May 1 | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | May 18 | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Jun 28 | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Aug 5 | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Sep 28 | The Prophet's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Oct 31 | Martyrs' Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Nov 1 | All Saints’ Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Dec 11 | Proclamation of Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
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