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 August 2025 to July 2026. You can check this page in advance before visiting Benin.
List of Benin public holidays from August 2025 to July 2026
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Benin August 15 2025, Friday |
National |
| Maouloud | Benin September 5 2025, Friday |
National |
| September Equinox | Benin September 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
| All Saints' Day | Benin November 1 2025, Saturday |
National |
| December Solstice | Benin December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | Benin December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
| New Year | Benin January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Vodoun Festival | Benin January 10 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Day of Remembrance | Benin January 16 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Benin February 28 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Benin March 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Korité | Benin March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
| March Equinox | Benin March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Easter Monday | Benin April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labour Day | Benin May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Benin May 10 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | Benin May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Whit Monday | Benin May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| Tabaski | Benin May 27 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Father's Day | Benin June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Benin June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |