This is a list of holidays in Burkina Faso.
Public holidays Date English name DescriptionJanuary 1New Year's DayMarch 8International Women’s DayMay 1Labour DayMay 15Day of Customs and TraditionsMay or JuneAscension DayAscension of Jesus into Heaven.August 15Assumption DayAssumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven.December 11National DayThe Republic of Upper Volta became a self-governing autonomous republic within the French Community in 1958.December 25Christmas DayShawwal 1KoritéBreaking of the Ramadan fast.Dhu al-Hijjah 10TabaskiFeast of the Sacrifice of Abraham.Mawlid Birthday of Muhammad.
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