Public Holidays in Burundi 2026 🇧🇮
Burundi has 6 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Assumption Day on 15. Aug. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Burundi.
This year, Burundi observes 15 public holidays , with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Assumption Day on 15. Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Assumption Day | Public holiday | |
| Tuesday Bridge day | Prince Louis Rwagasore Day | Public holiday | |
| Wednesday | President Ndadaye's Day | Public holiday | |
| Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday Long weekend | All Saints' Day (observed) | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Burundi 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Prince Louis Rwagasore Day — (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
- All Saints' Day (observed) — (Monday) — long weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Burundi
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Eid ul Fitr (estimated): →
- Ascension Day: →
- Eid al Adha (estimated): →
