National Holidays in Benin (2021) 🇧🇯

Q: When is the next public holiday in Benin?

The next public holiday in Benin is Assumption Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — in 7 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Benin have in 2021?

Benin has 14 public holidays in 2021.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Benin?

The most recent public holiday in Benin was National Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026 — 7 days ago.

Q: How does Benin's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Benin has 14 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Niger: 15 public holidaysTogo: 13 public holidaysBurkina Faso: 17 public holidaysNigeria: 15 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Benin have in 2022?

Benin will have 14 public holidays in 2022.

Benin observes 14 public holidays this year, with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Assumption Day. The most recent was National Day.

2021 National Holidays in Benin

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
10 Jan	Sunday	Vodoun Festival
5 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Saturday	Labor Day
13 May	Thursday	Ascension Day; Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
24 May	Monday	Whit Monday
20 Jul	Tuesday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
1 Aug	Sunday	National Day
15 Aug	Sunday	Assumption Day
18 Oct	Monday	Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
1 Nov	Monday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day