Business Days Calculator — Burkina Faso
Calculate working days in Burkina Faso excluding 16 public holidays in 2026.
Business Days Calculator
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Public Holidays in Burkina Faso (2026)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Nouvel An |
| 2026-01-03 | Soulèvement populaire |
| 2026-03-08 | Journée internationale des femmes |
| 2026-03-20 | Fête de fin du Ramadan |
| 2026-04-05 | Pâques |
| 2026-04-06 | Lundi de Pâques |
| 2026-05-01 | Fête du travail |
| 2026-05-14 | Ascension |
| 2026-05-24 | Pentecôte |
| 2026-05-27 | Fête du mouton |
| 2026-08-05 | Jour de l'Indépendance |
| 2026-08-15 | Assomption |
| 2026-08-25 | Mawlid |
| 2026-11-01 | Toussaint |
| 2026-12-11 | Fête nationale |
| 2026-12-25 | Noël |
How this calculation works
This page helps you plan deadlines in Burkina Faso using business days (not calendar days). Results depend on weekends and the public-holiday calendar.
- Weekends: Saturday and Sunday are excluded by default.
- Holidays: 16 public holidays in 2026 are excluded (see table).
- Saturday as a working day: you can enable it in the form if it applies to you.
A few examples of 2026 holidays: Nouvel An, Soulèvement populaire, Journée internationale des femmes, Fête de fin du Ramadan, Pâques, Lundi de Pâques…
Note: holiday calendars can vary by region/industry and may change at short notice. For critical decisions, verify with official sources.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between a business day and a calendar day?
Calendar days count every day (including weekends). Business days exclude weekends and typically public holidays.
Why does the result change by country?
Because each country has a different public-holiday calendar. Also, some industries treat Saturday as a working day.
Can I use this for legal or banking deadlines?
Use it as a planning aid. Some official deadlines depend on specific definitions (e.g., regional holidays, cut-off times, or jurisdiction-specific rules).
Related resources
If you need more context, these guides explain the method and common use cases.