Public Holidays in Burundi, 2026
Burundi observes 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 2 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 2
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 251
Nationwide
Burundi holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Burundi. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 5 February 2026 | Thursday | Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Ntaryamira Day | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 8 June 2026 | Monday | National Patriotism Day | Nationwide |
| 1 July 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 13 October 2026 | Tuesday | Rwagasore Day | Nationwide |
| 21 October 2026 | Wednesday | Ndadaye Day | Nationwide |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
10 of Burundi's 12 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 2 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Assumption Day (15 August 2026), All Saints' Day (1 November 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 251 business days in Burundi.
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