A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.

Public holiday intended to help reconcile ethnic differences between the Tutsi and the Hutu.

Important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm).

The day in Burundi commemorates the death of President Cyprien Ntaryamira, who died in a plane crash on April 6, 1994.

A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.

This holiday commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter

The day is set aside for voters in Burundi to elect political leaders in presidential, parliamentary, or local elections.

One of the most important Islamic holidays, it honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, as an act of obedience to God's command. Begins on the tenth day of the Islamic month Dhu'l-Hijjah

The day in Burundi honors former President Pierre Nkurunziza following his death in office in 2020.

The day marks Burundi’s independence from Belgian colonial administration on July 1, 1962.

The Assumption is important to many Christians as the Virgin Mary's heavenly birthday (the day that Mary was received into Heaven).

The day is set aside for voters in Burundi to elect political leaders in presidential, parliamentary, or local elections.

The day in Burundi honors Prince Louis Rwagasore, a national independence hero assassinated on October 13, 1961.

The day in Burundi honors President Melchior Ndadaye, the country’s first democratically elected president, who was assassinated on October 21, 1993.

Commemoration day for all Christian saints.

Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.