National Holidays in Benin (2022) 🇧🇯

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 2022?

Benin has 14 public holidays in 2022.

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 2023?

Benin will have 14 public holidays in 2023.

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.

2022 National Holidays in Benin

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
10 Jan	Monday	Vodoun Festival
18 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Sunday	Labor Day
2 May	Monday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
26 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
6 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
9 Jul	Saturday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
1 Aug	Monday	National Day
15 Aug	Monday	Assumption Day
8 Oct	Saturday	Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
1 Nov	Tuesday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day