Burkina Faso

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

International Women's Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso

International Women's Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Burkina Faso

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Day of Customs and Traditions is a public holiday in Burkina Faso

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

National Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso

The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.

Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.

Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso

Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.

Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.

Proclamation of Independence Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.