Burundi has a total of 17 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday	Date	Details
New Year	Sunday, January 1, 2017	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Unity Day	Sunday, February 5, 2017	Unity Day is a public holiday in Burundi
March Equinox	Monday, March 20, 2017	March Equinox in Burundi (Bujumbura)
President Ntaryamira Day	Thursday, April 6, 2017	President Ntaryamira Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Labour Day	Monday, May 1, 2017	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 25, 2017	Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
June Solstice	Wednesday, June 21, 2017	June Solstice in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Eid ul Fitr	Monday, June 26, 2017	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.
Independence Day	Saturday, July 1, 2017	Independence Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Assumption of Mary	Tuesday, August 15, 2017	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.
Eid al-Adha	Saturday, September 2, 2017	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.
September Equinox	Friday, September 22, 2017	September Equinox in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Prince Louis Rwagasore Day	Friday, October 13, 2017	Prince Louis Rwagasore Day is a public holiday in Burundi
President Ndadaye's Day	Saturday, October 21, 2017	President Ndadaye's Day is a public holiday in Burundi
All Saints' Day	Wednesday, November 1, 2017	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December Solstice	Thursday, December 21, 2017	December Solstice in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Christmas Day	Monday, December 25, 2017	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.