Benin Holidays 2025 and Observances 2025
| Date | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January, Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 10 January, Friday | Vodoun Festival | Public Holiday |
| 16 January, Thursday | Day of Remembrance | National Holiday |
| 28 February, Friday | People’s Sovereignty Day | National Day |
| 8 March, Saturday | Women’s Day | National Day |
| 31 March, Monday | Korité | Public Holiday |
| 21 April, Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 1 May, Thursday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| 11 May, Sunday | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 29 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 9 June, Monday | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 15 June, Sunday | Father’s Day | Observance |
| 7 July, Monday | Tabaski | Public Holiday |
| 1 August, Friday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 August, Friday | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 5 September, Friday | Maouloud | Public Holiday |
| 1 November, Saturday | All Saint’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 December, Thursday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |