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Burundi public holidays 2027: 13 holidays, 2 long weekends

In 2027, Burundi has 13 public holidays: 9 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 2 long weekends. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 9, 2027, and May is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 13Public holidays
  • 9On weekdays
  • 252Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • MayBusiest month

Public holidays in 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day—
February 5, 2027FridayUnity Day—
March 9, 2027TuesdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
April 6, 2027TuesdayNtaryamira Day—
May 1, 2027SaturdayLabour Day—
May 6, 2027ThursdayAscension Day—
May 16, 2027SundayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
July 1, 2027ThursdayIndependence Day—
August 15, 2027SundayAssumption—
October 13, 2027WednesdayRwagasore Day—
October 21, 2027ThursdayNdadaye Day—
November 1, 2027MondayAll Saints' Day—
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas Day—

2027 calendar

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  • Weekend
January 2027
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February 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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July 2027
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August 2027
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September 2027
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October 2027
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November 2027
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December 2027
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Labour DayMay 1, 2027Saturday
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16, 2027Sunday
AssumptionAugust 15, 2027Sunday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2027Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2027 – January 3, 20273No leave neededNew Year's Day
February 5, 2027 – February 7, 20273No leave neededUnity Day
January 30, 2027 – February 7, 202794Unity Day
March 6, 2027 – March 9, 202741End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
April 3, 2027 – April 6, 202741Ntaryamira Day
May 1, 2027 – May 9, 202794Labour Day, Ascension Day

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 9, 202711 earlier
Ascension DayMay 6, 20278 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 16, 202711 earlier

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