Labour Day 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Burundi
Every 1 May is Labour Day in Burundi and a national public holiday. It is a welcome day off work for Burundi’s labour force and a chance to enjoy the outdoors and extra time with family and friends.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 May | Thu | Labour Day |
| 2026 | 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 2027 | 1 May | Sat | Labour Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
Labour Day began as a day for protesting and demanding better working conditions, the eight-hour day, and other benefits for workers. Today, however, it is more about recreation, relaxation, and celebration of the accomplishments of the nation’s workforce.
As Burundi has a heavily agricultural economy, producing things like coffee, tea, cotton, corn, and sorghum. Labour Day, therefore, puts the focus on farming communities and their traditional ways.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 May | Wed | Labour Day |
| 2023 | 1 May | Mon | Labour Day |