Public holidays in Benin, 2027
14 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Benin drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 7 January | Vodoun Festival | Thursday |
| 8 January | Vodoun Festival | Friday |
| 9 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Saturday |
| 6 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 16 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Sunday |
| 17 May | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 1 August | National Day | Sunday |
| 14 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Saturday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Sunday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Benin have in 2027?
14 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Benin?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.