Benin

Benin public holidays

The next public holiday in Benin is All Saints' Day, in 33 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.

Next public holiday

All Saints' DaySunday, November 1, 2026 · in 33 days

Public holidays in Benin in the next 12 months
Date	Holiday
November 2026
Nov 1Sunday	All Saints' DayNationwide
December 2026
Dec 25Friday	Christmas DayNationwide
January 2027
Jan 1Friday	New Year's DayNationwide
Jan 7Thursday	Vodoun FestivalNationwide
Jan 8Friday	Vodoun FestivalNationwide
March 2027
Mar 9Tuesday	Eid al-Fitr EstimatedNationwide
Mar 29Monday	Easter MondayNationwide
May 2027
May 1Saturday	Labor DayNationwide
May 6Thursday	Ascension DayNationwide
May 16Sunday	Eid al-Adha EstimatedNationwide
May 17Monday	Pentecost MondayNationwide
August 2027
Aug 1Sunday	National DayNationwide
Aug 14Saturday	Prophet's Birthday EstimatedNationwide
Aug 15Sunday	Assumption DayNationwide

Dates come from the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Governments sometimes add or move days at short notice, so check official announcements for critical plans. See our sources.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday in Benin?

All Saints' Day, on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — in 33 days.

How many public holidays does Benin have in 2026?

14 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.

Where do these dates come from?

From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.