Public holidays in Benin in 2027
Benin has 13 public holidays in 2027. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 13 Public
- 2 Observance
Holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 10 | Sunday | Fête du Vodoun | Public |
| March 9 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| March 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 16 | Sunday | Pentecost | Observance |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| August 1 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| August 14 | Saturday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| August 15 | Sunday | Assumption | Public |
| November 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Benin have in 2027?
- Benin has 13 public holidays in 2027.
- What is the first public holiday in Benin in 2027?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2027.
- Which public holidays in Benin fall on a weekend in 2027?
- 7 of them: Fête du Vodoun, Labour Day, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Independence Day, Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid), Assumption, Christmas Day.