Lunar and Astrological Calendar 2027
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Official public holidays

Public holidays in Benin 2027

The 13 national public holidays of Benin in 2027.

  1. Friday 1 January

    New Year's Day

    Nouvel An

  2. Sunday 10 January

    Fête du Vodoun

  3. Tuesday 9 March

    End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)

    Fête de fin du Ramadan

    approximate date

  4. Monday 29 March

    Easter Monday

    Lundi de Pâques

  5. Saturday 1 May

    Labour Day

    Fête du travail

  6. Thursday 6 May

    Ascension Day

    Ascension

  7. Sunday 16 May

    Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

    Fête du mouton

    approximate date

  8. Monday 17 May

    Whit Monday

    Lundi de Pentecôte

  9. Sunday 1 August

    Independence Day

    Fête Nationale

  10. Saturday 14 August

    Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)

    Mawlid

    approximate date

  11. Sunday 15 August

    Assumption

    Assomption

  12. Monday 1 November

    All Saints' Day

    Toussaint

  13. Saturday 25 December

    Christmas Day

    Noël

Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.

Dates marked as approximate depend on the observation of the Moon and may vary by a day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Benin have in 2027?

Benin has 13 national public holidays in 2027.

What are the public holidays in Benin in 2027?

January 1: New Year's Day; January 10: Fête du Vodoun; March 9: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr); March 29: Easter Monday; May 1: Labour Day; May 6: Ascension Day; May 16: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha); May 17: Whit Monday; August 1: Independence Day; August 14: Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid); August 15: Assumption; November 1: All Saints' Day; December 25: Christmas Day.