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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day | Saturday, January 03 | 1 day, 21 hours |
| World Braille Day | Sunday, January 04 | 2 days, 21 hours |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 21 hours |
| International Programmers' Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 21 hours |
| Stephen Foster Memorial Day | Tuesday, January 13 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
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:
- New Year's Eve (US) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Burkina Faso
Washington D.C., United States time is 7:00 hours behind Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso