Public holidays · Africa · 2029
Burundi Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in Burundi
Burundi has 12 national public holidays in 2029. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends and 4 more if you take a bridge day off.
Burundi public holidays 2029 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Unity Day | Unity Day | Public holiday | |
| Ntaryamira Day | Ntaryamira Day | Public holiday | |
| Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday | |
| Ascension Day | Ascension Day | Public holiday | |
| National Patriotism Day | National Patriotism Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday |
| Assumption Day | Assumption Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Rwagasore Day | Rwagasore Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Ndadaye Day | Ndadaye Day | Public holiday |
| All Saints' Day | All Saints' Day | Public holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Burundi holiday calendar 2029
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 1
February 1
March
April 1
May 2
June 1
July 1
August 1
September
October 2
November 1
December 1
Long weekends in Burundi 2029
3 long weekends come for free, and 4 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
Sat 3 Feb – Mon 5 Feb
No leave needed
Fri 6 Apr – Sun 8 Apr
No leave needed
Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May
Take off Mon 30 Apr
Thu 10 May – Sun 13 May
Take off Fri 11 May
Fri 8 Jun – Sun 10 Jun
No leave needed
Thu 1 Nov – Sun 4 Nov
Take off Fri 2 Nov
Sat 22 Dec – Tue 25 Dec
Take off Mon 24 Dec
Planning a trip to Burundi?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.