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Burundi public holidays in 1997.

Complete list of 12 public holidays in Burundi for 1997, plus 0 joint leave days and 0 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.

At a glance

Key facts: Burundi 1997

Public holidays
12
National
Joint leave
0
Optional
Regional
0
Per state/region
Long weekends
8
3+ day breaks
Total days off
30
Cumulative
First holiday
Jan 1
Jour de l'An
Last holiday
Dec 25
Noël
Country code
BI
fr-BI
Month by month

All Burundi 1997 holidays

January1 holiday
1WedJour de l'An
February1 holiday
5WedJournée de l'Unité Nationale
March2 holidays
28FriVendredi SaintChristian
31MonLundi de PâquesChristian
April0 holidays
No public holidays
May2 holidays
1ThuFête du Travail
8ThuAscensionChristian
June0 holidays
No public holidays
July1 holiday
1TueFête de l'Indépendance
August1 holiday
15FriAssomptionChristian
September0 holidays
No public holidays
October2 holidays
13MonAssassinat de Rwagasore
21TueAssassinat de Ndadaye
November1 holiday
1SatToussaintChristian
December1 holiday
25ThuNoëlChristian

By category: 6 Civil · 6 Christian. Classification is derived from each holiday's name and underlying calendar system.

116 observances

Observances & international days · Burundi 1997

Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in Burundi but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.

Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.

8 long weekends

Plan your 1997 time off

In 1997, Burundi has 8 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 30 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.

Vendredi Saint + Lundi
Mar 28Mar 31 · 4 days
Fête du Travail
May 1May 4 · 4 days
Ascension
May 8May 11 · 4 days
Fête de l'Indépendance
Jun 28Jul 1 · 4 days
Assomption
Aug 15Aug 17 · 3 days
Assassinat de Rwagasore
Oct 11Oct 13 · 3 days
Assassinat de Ndadaye
Oct 18Oct 21 · 4 days
Noël
Dec 25Dec 28 · 4 days
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Burundi 1997: 12 public holidays