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 Leprosy Day | Sunday, January 25 | 3 days, 10 hours |
| International Customs Day | Monday, January 26 | 4 days, 10 hours |
| International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust | Tuesday, January 27 | 5 days, 10 hours |
| Kansas Day | Thursday, January 29 | 1 week |
| National Freedom Day | Sunday, February 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Groundhog Day | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Rosa Parks Day | Wednesday, February 04 | 1 week, 6 days |
| National Wear Red Day | Friday, February 06 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
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 Leprosy Day (US) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (3 days, 17 hours)
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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