Public holidays in Burkina Faso
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This is a list of holidays in Burkina Faso.
Public holidays
[edit]| Date | English name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day | |
| May 1 | Labour Day | |
| May 15 | Day of Customs and Traditions | |
| May or June | Ascension Day | Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. |
| August 15 | Assumption Day | Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. |
| December 11 | National Day | The Republic of Upper Volta became a self-governing autonomous republic within the French Community in 1958. |
| December 25 | Christmas Day[1] | |
| Shawwal 1 | Korité | Breaking of the Ramadan fast. |
| Dhu al-Hijjah 10 | Tabaski | Feast of the Sacrifice of Abraham. |
| Rabi' al-awwal 12 | Mawlid | Birthday of Muhammad. |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Christmas 'cancelled' in Burkina Faso, in aftermath of extremist attacks". World Council of Churches. December 25, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2026.