Below you'll find 2025's official holidays for Benin. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Benin Public Holidays 2025

Benin
There are 13 public holidays in Benin for 2025. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
When are the next Public holidays in Benin?
29
Ascension Day
2025-05-29
6
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
2025-06-06
9
Whit Monday
2025-06-09
1
Independence Day
2025-08-01
Date | Day | Holiday name |
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2025-01-01 | Wed | New Year's Day |
2025-01-10 | Fri | FĂȘte du Vodoun |
2025-03-30 | Sun | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
2025-04-21 | Mon | Easter Monday |
2025-05-01 | Thu | Labour Day |
2025-05-29 | Thu | Ascension Day |
2025-06-06 | Fri | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
2025-06-09 | Mon | Whit Monday |
2025-08-01 | Fri | Independence Day |
2025-08-15 | Fri | Assumption |
2025-09-04 | Thu | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
2025-11-01 | Sat | All Saints' Day |
2025-12-25 | Thu | Christmas Day |
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