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Labour Day
Burkina Faso

Labour Day 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Burkina Faso

Labour Day is observed every 1 May in Burkina Faso to commemorate the contributions of ordinary working men and women to Burkina Faso’s economy and national progress. It is also a time when labour unions and others organise to demand improvements in the area of workers’ rights.

YearDateDayHoliday
20251 MayThuLabour Day
20261 MayFriLabour Day
20271 MaySatLabour Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

The origin of the holiday is the 4 May 1886 Haymarket Massacre during a labour protest in Chicago, USA. As the world industrialised in the mid to late 1800’s, the dismal working conditions in many factories led to a protest movement.

The Haymarket Massacre became a key moment in the movement, leading to the establishment of Labour Day, then called “International Workers Day”, to demand things like an 8-hour work day, safer working conditions, and increased pay.

Today, Labour Day is a special time to honour workers for their labours. There will be special media emphases, workers rights rallies, seminars, speeches by politicians, and other worker-focused events. Family is central to life in Burkina Faso, and Labour Day provides the opportunity to spend time together.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
20241 MayWedLabour Day
20231 MayMonLabour Day