Benin Holidays 2027
Complete list of holidays and observances in Benin for the year 2027.
January
Fri 1
New Year
Public holiday
Thu 7
Day Off for Vodoun Festival
Public holiday
Fri 8
Vodoun Festival
Public holiday
Sat 16
Day of Remembrance
Observance
February
Mon 8
Ramadan Start (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
Sun 28
People's Sovereignty Day
Observance
March
Mon 8
Women's Day
Observance
Wed 10
Korité (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Mon 29
Easter Monday
Public holiday
May
Sat 1
Labour Day
Public holiday
Thu 6
Ascension Day
Public holiday
Sun 9
Mother's Day
Observance
Mon 17
Whit Monday
Public holiday
Mon 17
Tabaski (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
June
Sun 20
Father's Day
Observance
August
Sun 1
Independence Day
Public holiday
Sun 15
Assumption of Mary
Public holiday
Sun 15
Maouloud (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
November
Mon 1
All Saints' Day
Public holiday
December
Sat 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday