National Holidays in Benin (2024) 🇧🇯

Q: When is the next public holiday in Benin?

The next public holiday in Benin is National Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026 — in 38 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Benin have in 2024?

Benin has 14 public holidays in 2024.

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

The most recent public holiday in Benin was Eid al-Adha (estimated) on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — 28 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 2025?

Benin will have 14 public holidays in 2025.

Benin observes 14 public holidays this year, with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is National Day. The most recent was Eid al-Adha (estimated).

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