Benin public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 6
Benin public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| January 13 | Thursday | Vodoun Festival |
| January 14 | Friday | Vodoun Festival |
| February 26 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 17 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day |
| May 5 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| June 5 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| August 1 | Tuesday | National Day |
| August 3 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| August 15 | Tuesday | Assumption |
| November 1 | Wednesday | All Saints' Day |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- January 13 – January 164 days off
- April 15 – April 173 days off
- April 29 – May 13 days off
- May 5 – May 73 days off
- May 25 – May 284 days off · if you take Friday May 26 off
- June 3 – June 53 days off
- July 29 – August 14 days off · if you take Monday July 31 off
- August 1 – August 33 days off · if you take Wednesday August 2 off
- August 3 – August 64 days off · if you take Friday August 4 off
- August 12 – August 154 days off · if you take Monday August 14 off
- December 23 – December 253 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 16 | Sunday | Remembrance Day |
| February 28 | Monday | People’s Sovereignty Day |
| March 8 | Wednesday | International Women's Day |
| April 16 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| June 4 | 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 2028?
Benin has 14 public holidays in 2028; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, Benin has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.