Holidays in Benin in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Benin in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Benin.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
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
Easter Monday Benin
April 21 2025, Monday
National
Labour Day Benin
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Mother's Day Benin
May 11 2025, Sunday
Observance
Ascension Day Benin
May 29 2025, Thursday
National
Tabaski Benin
June 7 2025, Saturday
National
Whit Monday Benin
June 9 2025, Monday
National
Father's Day Benin
June 15 2025, Sunday
Observance
June Solstice Benin
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
Independence Day Benin
August 1 2025, Friday
National
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