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Public holidays 2026 · Burundi
Next public holiday: Christmas Day, Friday, December 25. Long weekends
Next public holidayChristmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026 · Days left: 52National holidays 2026
New Year's DayJan 1
Thursday
Unity DayFeb 5
Thursday
Ntaryamira DayApr 6
Monday
Labour DayMay 1
Friday
Ascension DayMay 14
Thursday
National Patriotism DayJun 8
Monday
Independence DayJul 1
Wednesday
Assumption DayAug 15
Saturday
Rwagasore DayOct 13
Tuesday
Ndadaye DayOct 21
Wednesday
All Saints' DayNov 1
Sunday
Christmas DayDec 25
Friday
Long weekends 2026
Jan 1 – Jan 4
Needs one bridge day off
4 daysFeb 5 – Feb 8
Needs one bridge day off
4 daysApr 4 – Apr 63 days
May 1 – May 33 days
May 14 – May 17
Needs one bridge day off
4 daysJun 6 – Jun 83 days
Oct 10 – Oct 13
Needs one bridge day off
4 daysDec 25 – Dec 273 days
National holidays 2027
New Year's DayJan 1
Friday
Unity DayFeb 5
Friday
Ntaryamira DayApr 6
Tuesday
Labour DayMay 1
Saturday
Ascension DayMay 6
Thursday
National Patriotism DayJun 8
Tuesday
Independence DayJul 1
Thursday
Assumption DayAug 15
Sunday
Rwagasore DayOct 13
Wednesday
Ndadaye DayOct 21
Thursday
All Saints' DayNov 1
Monday
Christmas DayDec 25
Saturday
Questions and answers
When is the next public holiday?
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026.
How many public holidays are there this year?
National holidays: 12 (2026).
Where do the holiday dates come from?
From Nager.Date, an open-source database of public holidays. Dates can change by government decision, so check official announcements for important plans.
Source: Nager.Date (MIT). Holiday names are shown as published by the source.