Holidays in Benin in 2027
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Benin in 2027. 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 2027, Friday |
National |
| Vodoun Festival | Benin January 10 2027, Sunday |
National |
| Day of Remembrance | Benin January 16 2027, Saturday |
Observance |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Benin February 28 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Benin March 8 2027, Monday |
Observance |
| Korité | Benin March 10 2027, Wednesday |
National |
| March Equinox | Benin March 20 2027, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Easter Monday | Benin March 29 2027, Monday |
National |
| Labour Day | Benin May 1 2027, Saturday |
National |
| Ascension Day | Benin May 6 2027, Thursday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Benin May 9 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Whit Monday | Benin May 17 2027, Monday |
National |
| Tabaski | Benin May 17 2027, Monday |
National |
| Father's Day | Benin June 20 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Benin June 21 2027, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Independence Day | Benin August 1 2027, Sunday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Benin August 15 2027, Sunday |
National |
| Maouloud | Benin August 15 2027, Sunday |
National |
| September Equinox | Benin September 23 2027, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| All Saints' Day | Benin November 1 2027, Monday |
National |
| December Solstice | Benin December 22 2027, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | Benin December 25 2027, Saturday |
National |
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