National Holidays in Benin (2029) 🇧🇯

Q: When is the next public holiday in Benin?

The next public holiday in Benin is Assumption Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — in 8 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Benin have in 2029?

Benin has 14 public holidays in 2029.

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 — 6 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Benin?

The next 5 public holidays in Benin:Monday, January 1, 2029: New Year's DayThursday, January 11, 2029: Vodoun FestivalFriday, January 12, 2029: Vodoun FestivalWednesday, February 14, 2029: Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Monday, April 2, 2029: 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 2030?

Benin will have 14 public holidays in 2030.

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.

2029 National Holidays in Benin

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
11 Jan	Thursday	Vodoun Festival
12 Jan	Friday	Vodoun Festival
14 Feb	Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
2 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
24 Apr	Tuesday	Eid al-Adha (estimated)
1 May	Tuesday	Labor Day
10 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
21 May	Monday	Whit Monday
24 Jul	Tuesday	Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
1 Aug	Wednesday	National Day
15 Aug	Wednesday	Assumption Day
1 Nov	Thursday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Tuesday	Christmas Day