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 |
|---|---|---|
| World Press Freedom Day | Sunday, May 03 | 0 minutes |
| Kent State Shootings Remembrance | Monday, May 04 | 4 hours, 26 minutes |
| Cinco de Mayo | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 day, 4 hours |
| National Nurses Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 2 days, 4 hours |
| National Day of Prayer | Thursday, May 07 | 3 days, 4 hours |
| World Ovarian Cancer Day | Friday, May 08 | 4 days, 4 hours |
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:
- World Press Freedom Day (US) Sun, May 03, 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