Benin public holidays 2026–2027
All public holidays in Benin for 2026 and 2027, with weekdays, long weekends and days left until the next one.
D-18in 18 days
2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | passed |
| Jan 10 | Sat | Traditional Day | passed |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | passed |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Long weekend | passed |
| May 1 | Fri | Labour Day Long weekend | passed |
| May 14 | Thu | Ascension Day | passed |
| May 25 | Mon | Whit Monday Long weekend | passed |
| Aug 1 | Sat | Independence Day | passed |
| Aug 15 | Sat | Assumption Day | passed |
| Oct 26 | Mon | Armed Forces Day Long weekend | passed |
| Nov 1 | Sun | All Saints' Day | passed |
| Nov 30 | Mon | National Day Long weekend | D-18 |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Long weekend | D-43 |
| Dec 26 | Sat | St. Stephen's Day | D-44 |
2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day Long weekend | D-50 |
| Jan 10 | Sun | Traditional Day | D-59 |
| Mar 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday | D-136 |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday Long weekend | D-137 |
| May 1 | Sat | Labour Day | D-170 |
| May 6 | Thu | Ascension Day | D-175 |
| May 17 | Mon | Whit Monday Long weekend | D-186 |
| Aug 1 | Sun | Independence Day | D-262 |
| Aug 15 | Sun | Assumption Day | D-276 |
| Oct 26 | Tue | Armed Forces Day | D-348 |
| Nov 1 | Mon | All Saints' Day Long weekend | D-354 |
| Nov 30 | Tue | National Day | D-383 |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day | D-408 |
| Dec 26 | Sun | St. Stephen's Day | D-409 |
Public holidays can change by government decision; check official announcements for travel or work plans.