World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Benin, 2027
Holiday dates14vs 2026: +0
On weekdays8not on the weekend
On the weekend6weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank100 / 245median 14 days
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Jan 7, 2027 | Thu | Vodoun Festival |
| Jan 8, 2027 | Fri | Vodoun Festival |
| Mar 9, 2027 | Tue | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Labor Day |
| May 6, 2027 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| May 16, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 17, 2027 | Mon | Pentecost Monday |
| Aug 1, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | National Day |
| Aug 14, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Aug 15, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Assumption Day |
| Nov 1, 2027 | Mon | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2027
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027 | 4 days | Vodoun Festival |
| Mar 27, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 3 days | Easter Monday |
| May 15, 2027 – May 17, 2027 | 3 days | Eid al-Adha (estimated)・Pentecost Monday |
| Oct 30, 2027 – Nov 1, 2027 | 3 days | All Saints' Day |
Holiday count by year
World ranking of holiday counts, 2027 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.