Benin public holidays 2029
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 0
- Long weekends
- 4
Benin public holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| January 11 | Thursday | Vodoun Festival |
| January 12 | Friday | Vodoun Festival |
| February 14 | Wednesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 2 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 24 | Tuesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| May 1 | Tuesday | Labour Day |
| May 10 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 21 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| July 24 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| August 1 | Wednesday | National Day |
| August 15 | Wednesday | Assumption |
| November 1 | Thursday | All Saints' Day |
| December 25 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2029
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- January 11 – January 144 days off
- March 31 – April 23 days off
- April 21 – April 244 days off · if you take Monday April 23 off
- April 28 – May 14 days off · if you take Monday April 30 off
- May 10 – May 134 days off · if you take Friday May 11 off
- May 19 – May 213 days off
- July 21 – July 244 days off · if you take Monday July 23 off
- November 1 – November 44 days off · if you take Friday November 2 off
- December 22 – December 254 days off · if you take Monday December 24 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 16 | Tuesday | Remembrance Day |
| February 28 | Wednesday | People’s Sovereignty Day |
| March 8 | Thursday | International Women's Day |
| April 1 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 20 | 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 2029?
Benin has 14 public holidays in 2029; 0 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2029?
In 2029, Benin has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 6 more if you take one bridge day off.