National Holidays in Benin (2028) 🇧🇯

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 2028?

Benin has 14 public holidays in 2028.

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: What are the upcoming public holidays in Benin?

The next 5 public holidays in Benin:Saturday, January 1, 2028: New Year's DayThursday, January 13, 2028: Vodoun FestivalFriday, January 14, 2028: Vodoun FestivalSaturday, February 26, 2028: Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Monday, April 17, 2028: Easter Monday

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 2029?

Benin will have 14 public holidays in 2029.

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.

2028 National Holidays in Benin

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
13 Jan	Thursday	Vodoun Festival
14 Jan	Friday	Vodoun Festival
26 Feb	Saturday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
17 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Monday	Labor Day
5 May	Friday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
25 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
5 Jun	Monday	Whit Monday
1 Aug	Tuesday	National Day
3 Aug	Thursday	Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
15 Aug	Tuesday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Wednesday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Monday	Christmas Day