Public holidays in Burundi 2024
Every public holiday in Burundi in 2024 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Burundi, 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Monday | New Year's Day | National |
| 5 February | Monday | Unity Day | National |
| 6 April | Saturday | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira | National |
| 10 April | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 1 May | Wednesday | International Labor Day | National |
| 9 May | Thursday | Ascension Day | National |
| 8 June | Saturday | National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza | National |
| 16 June | Sunday | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 17 June | Monday | Eid al-Adha (observed) | National |
| 1 July | Monday | Independence Day | National |
| 15 August | Thursday | Assumption Day | National |
| 13 October | Sunday | Commemoration of the Assassination of National Hero, Prince Louis Rwagasore | National |
| 14 October | Monday | Commemoration of the Assassination of National Hero, Prince Louis Rwagasore (observed) | National |
| 21 October | Monday | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye | National |
| 1 November | Friday | All Saints' Day | National |
| 25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 16 national holidays in 2024, 12 fall on a weekday and 4 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
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