United States Embassy and Consulates in Burkina Faso
United States Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Burkinese and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Youth Day | Wednesday, August 12 | 0 minutes |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 days, 9 hours |
| Bennington Battle Day | Sunday, August 16 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| Bennington Battle Day | Monday, August 17 | 4 days, 9 hours |
| National Aviation Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 6 days, 9 hours |
| Senior Citizens Day | Friday, August 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition | Sunday, August 23 | 1 week, 3 days |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Burkina Faso?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Burkina Faso including and Ouagadougou.
2 - Do Burkinese citizens need a visa for United States?
Burkinese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Burkina Faso for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Burkina Faso?
The U.S. representative offices in Burkina Faso will be closed in observance of the following Burkinese and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- International Youth Day (US) Wed, Aug 12, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Burkina Faso
Washington D.C., United States time is 6:00 hours behind Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso