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Public in Burkina Faso
Revolution Day
Commemoration of the 1985 uprising
Quick Facts
Pre-Independence
Established before national independence
🏛️ Historical
Holiday Type
Classification in Burkina Faso
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Burkina Faso
1966
About Revolution Day
Commemoration of the 1985 uprising
Marks the 1985 uprising that led to the fall of Jaafar Nimeiri.
Marks the overthrow of President Jaafar Nimeiry's regime in 1985
Practical Information in Burkina Faso
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Burkina Faso
Marks the day Thomas Sankara took power and initiated reforms.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
Historical Timeline
1966
Instituted in Burkina Faso
🇧🇫Holiday officially established in Burkina Faso
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Burkina Faso
🇧🇫Final celebration recorded in Burkina Faso
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: January 3, 2024