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Public holidays in Benin 2027
Benin has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Each is listed with its date and weekday. Source: python-holidays (MIT), computed from the country's holiday rules.
- Nationwide holidays
- 14
- Long weekends
- 5
- Weekend
- Sat and Sun
2027
Public holidays in Benin, 2027
Dates marked estimated follow a lunar calendar or an announcement; the source can only estimate them in advance.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday | Vodoun Festival | Nationwide | |
| Friday | Vodoun Festival | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Nationwide | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide | |
| Saturday | Labor Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday | Ascension Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Nationwide | |
| Monday | Pentecost Monday | Nationwide | |
| Sunday | National Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | Nationwide | |
| Sunday | Assumption Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday | All Saints' Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends
Long weekends in Benin, 2027
Runs of three or more days off in a row - the weekend (Sat and Sun in Benin) plus nationwide public holidays - that include a public holiday. Regional holidays are not counted.
- Fri 1 Jan - Sun 3 Jan (3 days): New Year's Day
- Thu 7 Jan - Sun 10 Jan (4 days): Vodoun Festival
- Sat 27 Mar - Mon 29 Mar (3 days): Easter Monday
- Sat 15 May - Mon 17 May (3 days): Eid al-Adha (estimated), Pentecost Monday
- Sat 30 Oct - Mon 1 Nov (3 days): All Saints' Day
Public holidays: python-holidays (MIT), computed from the country's holiday rules. Weekend days: python-holidays (MIT). Long weekends are calculated from these. Benin travel guide · All countries, 2027 · How this guide is made