Public holidays in Burundi, 2026
13 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Burundi drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 5 February | Unity Day | Thursday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 6 April | Ntaryamira Day | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 14 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 1 July | Independence Day | Wednesday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 13 October | Rwagasore Day | Tuesday |
| 21 October | Ndadaye Day | Wednesday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Burundi have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Burundi?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.