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Public Holidays in Burundi — 2026
Burundi observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Unity Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Ntaryamira Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, June 8, 2026 | National Patriotism Day | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Assumption Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Rwagasore Day | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Ndadaye Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 20 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
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Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.