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Is today a public holiday in Benin?

Today is a normal Saturday in Benin. The next public holiday is All Saints' Day on Sunday 1 November 2026, in 15 days.

Saturday 17 October 2026, Africa/Lagos time

Benin, this month public holiday

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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Benin?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Benin.

Next public holiday in Benin

All Saints' Day on Sunday 1 November 2026, in 15 days. The last one was Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on 25 August 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Benin

Holiday	Date	When
All Saints' Day	Sunday 1 November 2026	in 15 days
Christmas Day	Friday 25 December 2026	in 69 days
New Year's Day	Friday 1 January 2027	in 76 days
Fête du Vodoun	Sunday 10 January 2027	in 85 days
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)	Tuesday 9 March 2027	in 143 days
Easter Monday	Monday 29 March 2027	in 163 days

Public holidays in Benin in 2026

Benin has 13 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.

Date	Day	Holiday
1 January 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day
10 January 2026	Saturdayweekend	Fête du Vodoun
20 March 2026	Friday	End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
6 April 2026	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May 2026	Friday	Labour Day
14 May 2026	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May 2026	Monday	Whit Monday
27 May 2026	Wednesday	Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
1 August 2026	Saturdayweekend	Independence Day
15 August 2026	Saturdayweekend	Assumption
25 August 2026	Tuesday	Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
1 November 2026	Sundayweekend	All Saints' Day
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas Day

Long weekends in Benin in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Benin in 2027

Benin has 13 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Benin

Is today a public holiday in Benin?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Benin, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Benin?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Benin.

What is the next public holiday in Benin?

The next public holiday in Benin is All Saints' Day on Sunday 1 November 2026, in 15 days.

How many public holidays does Benin have in 2026?

Benin has 13 public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.

Does Benin move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Benin in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.