Upcoming Holidays in Benin
This page contains the list of upcoming Benin official public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, regional public holidays, non-working national holidays and sectorial holidays from May 2024 to April 2025. You can check this page in advance before visiting Benin.
List of Benin public holidays from May 2024 to April 2025
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Benin May 9 2024, Thursday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Benin May 12 2024, Sunday |
Observance |
| Whit Monday | Benin May 20 2024, Monday |
National |
| Father's Day | Benin June 16 2024, Sunday |
Observance |
| Tabaski | Benin June 17 2024, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | Benin June 20 2024, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Independence Day | Benin August 1 2024, Thursday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Benin August 15 2024, Thursday |
National |
| Maouloud | Benin September 16 2024, Monday |
National |
| September Equinox | Benin September 22 2024, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| All Saints' Day | Benin November 1 2024, Friday |
National |
| December Solstice | Benin December 21 2024, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | Benin December 25 2024, Wednesday |
National |
| New Year | Benin January 1 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| Vodoun Festival | Benin January 10 2025, Friday |
National |
| Day of Remembrance | Benin January 16 2025, Thursday |
Observance |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Benin February 28 2025, Friday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Benin March 8 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Benin March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Korité | Benin March 31 2025, Monday |
National |