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Public holidays in Benin in 2027
Benin has 13 public holidays in 2027. 7 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 4.
2027 public holiday dates in Benin
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 10 January 2027 | Sundayweekend | Fête du Vodoun |
| 9 March 2027 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Labour Day |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 16 May 2027 | Sundayweekend | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| 1 August 2027 | Sundayweekend | Independence Day |
| 14 August 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 15 August 2027 | Sundayweekend | Assumption |
| 1 November 2027 | Monday | All Saints' Day |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Benin in 2027
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2027, each giving a three-day weekend.
New Year's Day: Fri 1 JanuaryEaster Monday: Mon 29 MarchWhit Monday: Mon 17 MayAll Saints' Day: Mon 1 November
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2027
Fête du Vodoun: Sunday 10 January 2027Labour Day: Saturday 1 May 2027Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha): Sunday 16 May 2027Independence Day: Sunday 1 August 2027Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid): Saturday 14 August 2027Assumption: Sunday 15 August 2027Christmas Day: Saturday 25 December 2027