| Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Tuesday, January 01, 2013 |
| Anniversary of the 1966 Coup d’État | Thursday, January 03, 2013 |
| Milad un Nabi | Thursday, January 24, 2013 |
| International Women’s Day | Friday, March 08, 2013 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 01, 2013 |
| Labour Day | Wednesday, May 01, 2013 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 09, 2013 |
| Revolution Day Burkina Faso | Sunday, August 04, 2013 |
| Independence Day Burkina Faso | Monday, August 05, 2013 |
| Aid El Segheir | Thursday, August 08, 2013 |
| Assumption | Thursday, August 15, 2013 |
| Anniversary of the 1987 Coup d’État and Aid El Kebir | Tuesday, October 15, 2013 |
| All Saints’ Day | Friday, November 01, 2013 |
| El am Hejir | Monday, November 04, 2013 |
| Proclamation of the Republic | Wednesday, December 11, 2013 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 2013 |
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Bank Holidays in Burkina Faso
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on June 18, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Lists all public bank holidays in Burkina Faso for 2013, useful for trading and banking schedules.
- Includes national, religious, and historical observances spanning January to December.
- Highlights variable-date holidays tied to lunar calendar (e.g., Aid El Segheir, Aid El Kebir).
- Essential reference for financial institutions planning operations and settlements in Burkina Faso.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are these holidays important for trading and banking?
Bank holidays can delay settlements, affect liquidity and operational hours, and require planning for payment processing.
Which holidays are based on the lunar calendar?
Aid El Segheir (Eid al‑Fitr) and Aid El Kebir (Eid al‑Adha) are religious holidays whose dates depend on the Islamic lunar calendar.
Did Burkina Faso observe a Revolution Day in 2013?
Yes, Revolution Day on January 3 commemorates the 1966 coup d’état and was a holiday in 2013.
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