Public Holidays in Benin
Every public holiday in Benin for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
All Saints' Day · Sunday, November 1, 2026
Benin public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 10 | Saturday | Traditional Day | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 30 | Monday | National Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Benin public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 10 | Sunday | Traditional Day | Public |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 26 | Tuesday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 30 | Tuesday | National Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Benin public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 10 | Monday | Traditional Day | Public |
| Apr 16 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 5 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Tuesday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 26 | Thursday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Wednesday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 30 | Thursday | National Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Benin
This page lists Benin's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Benin?
Benin has 14 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Benin?
All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — 5 days away.
Are all holidays in Benin nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.