Public holidays in Burundi 2026 and 2027
Burundi has 16 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Burundi 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Thu, Feb 5, 2026 | Unity Day |
| Fri, Mar 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | International Labor Day |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Mon, Jun 8, 2026 | National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza |
| Wed, Jul 1, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Sat, Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption Day |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Commemoration of the Assassination of National Hero, Prince Louis Rwagasore |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | All Saints' Day (observed) |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Public holidays in Burundi 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Unity Day |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | International Labor Day |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated) |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 | National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Sun, Aug 15, 2027 | Assumption Day |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 | Assumption Day (observed) |
| Wed, Oct 13, 2027 | Commemoration of the Assassination of National Hero, Prince Louis Rwagasore |
| Thu, Oct 21, 2027 | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye |
| Mon, Nov 1, 2027 | All Saints' Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Dates marked estimated depend on the sighting of the moon and may move by a day. Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Burundi
Burundi lies in the tropics, so it doesn't have the four seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. Temperatures stay warm all year and the calendar is shaped by wet and dry seasons instead, when monsoon or trade-wind rains come and go. Day length barely changes, so sunrise and sunset stay at about the same time year-round.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Burundi have in 2027?
16 days in 2027 are public holidays in Burundi, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Burundi?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Burundi?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
Why do some dates say estimated?
Islamic holidays follow the moon and are confirmed by sighting the new crescent, so the exact day can shift by one. The estimated date is the most likely one.
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