Benin Holidays 2025
Complete list of holidays and observances in Benin for the year 2025.
January
Wed 1
New Year
Public holiday
Thu 9
Day Off for Vodoun Festival
Public holiday
Fri 10
Vodoun Festival
Public holiday
Thu 16
Day of Remembrance
Observance
February
Fri 28
People's Sovereignty Day
Observance
March
Sat 1
Ramadan Start
Observance
Sat 8
Women's Day
Observance
Mon 31
Korité (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
April
Mon 21
Easter Monday
Public holiday
May
Thu 1
Labour Day
Public holiday
Sun 11
Mother's Day
Observance
Thu 29
Ascension Day
Public holiday
June
Sat 7
Tabaski (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Mon 9
Whit Monday
Public holiday
Sun 15
Father's Day
Observance
August
Fri 1
Independence Day
Public holiday
Fri 15
Assumption of Mary
Public holiday
September
Fri 5
Maouloud (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
November
Sat 1
All Saints' Day
Public holiday
December
Thu 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday