Public holidays in Benin 2027
Benin has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendTraditional Day
Sunday
On the weekendEaster Sunday
Sunday
On the weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendLabour Day
Saturday
On the weekendAscension Day
Thursday
Whit Monday
Monday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Sunday
On the weekendAssumption Day
Sunday
On the weekendArmed Forces Day
Tuesday
All Saints' Day
Monday
Long weekendNational Day
Tuesday
Christmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendSt. Stephen's Day
Sunday · Boxing Day
On the weekend
Working days off
7
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 14
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 7
- Long weekends
- 4
Benin public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Benin’s 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 7 fall on a working day and 7 on the weekend. 4 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Benin have in 2027?
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Benin has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Benin in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Benin fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Traditional Day (January 10), Easter Sunday (March 28), Labour Day (May 1), Independence Day (August 1), Assumption Day (August 15), Christmas Day (December 25) and St. Stephen's Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Benin’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Benin in 2027?
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4 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Whit Monday and All Saints' Day.