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Public holidays in Benin in 2025
Benin has 13 public holidays in 2025. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. January has the most with 2.
2025 public holiday dates in Benin
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 10 January 2025 | Friday | Fête du Vodoun |
| 30 March 2025 | Sundayweekend | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 21 April 2025 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2025 | Thursday | Labour Day |
| 29 May 2025 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 6 June 2025 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 9 June 2025 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| 1 August 2025 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 15 August 2025 | Friday | Assumption |
| 4 September 2025 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 1 November 2025 | Saturdayweekend | All Saints' Day |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Benin in 2025
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2025, each giving a three-day weekend.
Fête du Vodoun: Fri 10 JanuaryEaster Monday: Mon 21 AprilFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha): Fri 6 JuneWhit Monday: Mon 9 JuneIndependence Day: Fri 1 AugustAssumption: Fri 15 August
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2025
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr): Sunday 30 March 2025All Saints' Day: Saturday 1 November 2025