🇧🇮 Burundi Public Holidays 2026

The official calendar of holidays and observances.

13Total

12Public

5Religious

0Cultural

1Regional

0Pan-African

Official holiday calendar

New Year's Day

January 1

Public holiday

First day of the calendar year

Unity Day

February 5

Public holiday

National unity celebration

Ntaryamira Day

April 6

Public holiday

Commemoration of President Cyprien Ntaryamira

Labour Day

May 1

Public holiday

International Workers' Day

Ascension Day

May 9

Public holiday

Christian feast celebrating the ascension of Jesus

Nkurunziza Day

June 8

Public holiday

Commemoration of President Pierre Nkurunziza

Eid al-Adha

June 17

Public holiday

Festival of Sacrifice

Assumption Day

August 15

Public holiday

Christian feast celebrating the assumption of Mary

Rwagasore Day

October 13

Public holiday

Commemoration of Prince Louis Rwagasore

Ndadaye Day

October 21

Public holiday

Commemoration of President Melchior Ndadaye

All Saints' Day

November 1

Public holiday

Christian celebration honoring all saints

Christmas Day

December 25

Public holiday

Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus

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Burundi Drum Festival

Traditional drumming celebration

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