Holidays in Burundi 2026
See Long Weekends1 Jan 2026, Thursday
New Year's Day
5 Feb 2026, Thursday
Unity Day
20 Mar 2026, Friday
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
6 Apr 2026, Monday
Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira
1 May 2026, Friday
International Labor Day
14 May 2026, Thursday
Ascension Day
27 May 2026, Wednesday
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
8 Jun 2026, Monday
National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza
1 Jul 2026, Wednesday
Independence Day
15 Aug 2026, Saturday
Assumption Day
13 Oct 2026, Tuesday
Commemoration of the Assassination of National Hero, Prince Louis Rwagasore
21 Oct 2026, Wednesday
Commemoration of the Assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye
1 Nov 2026, Sunday
All Saints' Day
2 Nov 2026, Monday
All Saints' Day (observed)
25 Dec 2026, Friday
Christmas Day