Public Holidays in Benin in 2025
This page contains a national calendar of all 2025 public holidays for Benin. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Benin. Discover What Day is Today March 3rd in Benin. Upcoming Holidays in Benin
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Benin January 1, Wednesday |
National |
| Vodoun Festival | Benin January 10, Friday |
National |
| Day of Remembrance | Benin January 16, Thursday |
Observance |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Benin February 28, Friday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Benin March 8, Saturday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Benin March 20, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Korité | Benin March 31, Monday |
National |
| Easter Monday | Benin April 21, Monday |
National |
| Labour Day | Benin May 1, Thursday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Benin May 11, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | Benin May 29, Thursday |
National |
| Tabaski | Benin June 7, Saturday |
National |
| Whit Monday | Benin June 9, Monday |
National |
| Father's Day | Benin June 15, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Benin June 21, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Independence Day | Benin August 1, Friday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Benin August 15, Friday |
National |
| Maouloud | Benin September 5, Friday |
National |
| September Equinox | Benin September 22, Monday |
Seasonal |
| All Saints' Day | Benin November 1, Saturday |
National |
| December Solstice | Benin December 21, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | Benin December 25, Thursday |
National |
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