Festivals and holidays · Burkina Faso

Independence Day

National holiday · Nationwide

The road between Bobo-Dioulasso and Banfora, Burkina Faso, in black and white
Photo: Jet Stouten, Unsplash license

August 5 marks independence in 1960. It is a public holiday. The French foreign ministry advises against all travel to Burkina Faso. Check your own government's travel advice as well.