Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Burundi · Anniversaire de l'Indépendance
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 July | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 July | Thursday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Burundi.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Friday 2 July off and get 4 days in a row (Thu 1 Jul – Sun 4 Jul).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Bujumbura around 1 July: high 25°C (78°F), low 15°C (60°F), rain on 1% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Bujumbura. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Thursday 1 July in Bujumbura: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Burundi
Sunday, 15 August 2027
Independence Day in other countries
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Eritrea
Eswatini
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
More for Burundi
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.