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

The day marks the popular uprising of October 30–31, 2014, which led to the resignation of President Blaise Compaoré after 27 years in power.

It is a day that celebrates womanhood and also women's solidarity in the struggle for emancipation.

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

A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.

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

The day in Burkina Faso is dedicated to recognizing and promoting the country’s diverse cultural heritage and traditional practices.

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

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 Burkina Faso celebrates the country's independence from French colonial rule on August 5, 1960.

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

Traditional commemoration of the birth of Muhammad, falls on 12 Rabi' al-awwal

The day in Burkina Faso commemorates citizens who died in political violence, especially linked to the 2014 uprising.

Commemoration day for all Christian saints.

The day in Burkina Faso commemorates the country’s declaration of independence from France on August 5, 1960.

Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.