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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 0 minutes |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 11 hours, 25 minutes |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 2 days, 11 hours |
| National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day | Monday, July 27 | 3 days, 11 hours |
| World Hepatitis Day | Tuesday, July 28 | 4 days, 11 hours |
| International Day of Friendship | Thursday, July 30 | 6 days, 11 hours |
| Colorado Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Coast Guard Birthday | Tuesday, August 04 | 1 week, 4 days |
| National Day | Wednesday, August 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Purple Heart Day | Friday, August 07 | 2 weeks |
| International Day of the World's Indigenous People | Sunday, August 09 | 2 weeks, 2 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:
- Tisha B'Av (US) Thu, Jul 23, 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