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2027 public holidays in Benin
14 official public holidays in 2027, with 7 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2027 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Weekend · 3 days
New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
From Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, March 29
From Saturday, March 27 to Monday, March 29
- Bridge · 4 days
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 6
From Thursday, May 6 to Sunday, May 9 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Whit Monday
Monday, May 17
From Saturday, May 15 to Monday, May 17
- Bridge · 4 days
Armed Forces Day
Tuesday, October 26
From Saturday, October 23 to Tuesday, October 26 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
All Saints' Day
Monday, November 1
From Saturday, October 30 to Monday, November 1
- Bridge · 4 days
National Day
Tuesday, November 30
From Saturday, November 27 to Tuesday, November 30 · 1 day of leave
2027 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayFriday, January 1
- 10JanTraditional DaySunday, January 10
- 28MarEaster SundaySunday, March 28
- 29MarEaster MondayMonday, March 29
- 1MayLabour DaySaturday, May 1
- 6MayAscension DayThursday, May 6
- 17MayWhit MondayMonday, May 17
- 1AugIndependence DaySunday, August 1
- 15AugAssumption DaySunday, August 15
- 26OctArmed Forces DayTuesday, October 26
- 1NovAll Saints' DayMonday, November 1
- 30NovNational DayTuesday, November 30
- 25DecChristmas DaySaturday, December 25
- 26DecBoxing DaySunday, December 26 · St. Stephen's Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
More practical info: Benin
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Benin?