Benin Public Holidays 2025
Benin observes 13 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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August
September
October
November
December
All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 10 | Friday | Fête du Vodoun | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 8 | Sunday | Pentecost | Observance |
| Jun 9 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Friday | Assumption | Public |
| Sep 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Nov 1 | Saturday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Benin
Public holidays in Benin are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Benin have in 2025?
- Benin has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Benin?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Benin close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.