World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Burundi, 2026
Holiday dates15vs 2025: -2
On weekdays13not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank67 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Thu | Unity Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | International Labor Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Mon | National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Wed | Independence Day |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Assumption Day |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Tue | Commemoration of the Assassination of National Hero, Prince Louis Rwagasore |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Wed | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Mon | All Saints' Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 3 days | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | International Labor Day |
| Jun 6, 2026 – Jun 8, 2026 | 3 days | National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza |
| Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026 | 3 days | All Saints' Day・All Saints' Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + All Saints' Day (observed)
- + Eid al-Adha (estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
- − Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira (observed)
- − Eid al-Adha
- − Eid al-Fitr
- − Eid al-Fitr (observed)
- − National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.