National Holidays in Benin (2023) 🇧🇯

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 2023?

Benin has 14 public holidays in 2023.

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 2024?

Benin will have 14 public holidays in 2024.

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.

2023 National Holidays in Benin

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Sunday	New Year's Day
10 Jan	Tuesday	Vodoun Festival
10 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
21 Apr	Friday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
18 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
29 May	Monday	Whit Monday
28 Jun	Wednesday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
1 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
15 Aug	Tuesday	Assumption Day
27 Sep	Wednesday	Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
1 Nov	Wednesday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day