| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-02-05 | Unity Day | National |
| 2025-03-30 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2025-03-31 | Eid al-Fitr (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-04-06 | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira | National |
| 2025-04-07 | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-05-01 | International Labor Day | National |
| 2025-05-29 | Ascension Day | National |
| 2025-06-06 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2025-06-08 | National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza | National |
| 2025-06-09 | National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-07-01 | Independence Day | National |
| 2025-08-15 | Assumption Day | National |
| 2025-10-13 | Commemoration of the Assassination of National Hero, Prince Louis Rwagasore | National |
| 2025-10-21 | Commemoration of the Assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye | National |
| 2025-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Burundi have in 2025?
Burundi has 17 public holidays in 2025: 14 national holidays, 3 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in September. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Burundi's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Burundi 2025
Burundi's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 29 - Mon 31 March: Eid al-Fitr (3-day weekend, Saturday 29 March to Monday 31 March).
- Sat 5 - Mon 7 April: Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira (3-day weekend, Saturday 5 April to Monday 7 April).
- Fri 6 - Mon 9 June: Eid al-Adha (4-day weekend, Friday 6 June to Monday 9 June).
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 August: Assumption Day (3-day weekend, Friday 15 August to Sunday 17 August).
- Sat 11 - Mon 13 October: Commemoration of the Assassination of National Hero, Prince Louis Rwagasore (3-day weekend, Saturday 11 October to Monday 13 October).
Observed and substitute holidays in Burundi 2025
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 31 March 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Eid al-Fitr (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 7 April 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Commemoration of the Assassination of President Cyprien Ntaryamira (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 9 June 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for National Day of Patriotism and Commemoration of the Death of President Pierre Nkurunziza (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Burundi: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Burundi in 2025. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Burundi.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Burundi (2025)
Our Burundi public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven, held on the fortieth day of Easter, always a Thursday. It is a public holiday in many European countries including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Because it is tied to Easter, the date falls between 30 April and 3 June. In several countries it also serves as a traditional day for outdoor excursions.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, begins on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah and coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. It honours the devotion of Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Families that can afford it sacrifice a sheep, goat, cow or camel and divide the meat into portions for family, friends and the poor.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.