Benin has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 10 | Sunday | Fête du Vodoun | Public |
| Mar 9 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 14 | Saturday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assumption | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
Benin has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.