Benin public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 4
Benin public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| January 10 | Wednesday | Vodoun Festival |
| April 1 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 10 | Wednesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Labour Day |
| May 9 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 20 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| June 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| August 1 | Thursday | National Day |
| August 15 | Thursday | Assumption |
| September 15 | Sunday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| November 1 | Friday | All Saints' Day |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- March 30 – April 13 days off
- May 9 – May 124 days off · if you take Friday May 10 off
- May 18 – May 203 days off
- August 1 – August 44 days off · if you take Friday August 2 off
- August 15 – August 184 days off · if you take Friday August 16 off
- November 1 – November 33 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 16 | Tuesday | Remembrance Day |
| February 28 | Wednesday | People’s Sovereignty Day |
| March 8 | Friday | International Women's Day |
| March 31 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 19 | Sunday | Pentecost |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Benin have in 2024?
Benin has 13 public holidays in 2024; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Benin has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.