Public Holidays in Benin 2027 | World Holidays

List of 12 public holidays in Benin for 2027, including New Year's Day, Traditional Religions Day, Eid al-Fitr and more.

• New Year's Day (2027-01-01): Celebration of the first day of the Gregorian calendar.
• Traditional Religions Day (2027-01-10): Celebrates traditional Vodoun religion and culture in Benin.
• Eid al-Fitr (2027-02-09): Marks end of Ramadan, a Muslim month of fasting.
• Easter Monday (2027-03-29): Day after Easter Sunday, commemorating Christ's resurrection.
• Eid al-Adha (2027-04-18): Commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son.
• Labour Day (2027-05-01): International workers' day, celebrating the rights of workers.
• Ascension Day (2027-05-06): Celebrates Christ's ascension into heaven, 40 days after Easter.
• Whit Monday (2027-05-17): Day after Pentecost Sunday, celebrating Holy Spirit's descent.
• Prophet's Birthday (2027-07-19): Commemorates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
• Independence Day (2027-08-01): Commemorates Benin's independence from France in 1960.
• All Saints' Day (2027-11-01): Honors all saints, known and unknown, in Christianity.
• Christmas Day (2027-12-25): Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, a major Christian holiday.