National holidays of Benin in 2025
This page contains a calendar of all 2025 public holidays for Benin. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | New Year | |
| Friday | Jan. 10, 2025 | Vodoun Festival | |
| Thursday | Jan. 16, 2025 | Day of Remembrance | |
| Friday | Feb. 28, 2025 | People's Sovereignty Day | |
| Saturday | March 8, 2025 | Women's Day | |
| Thursday | March 20, 2025 | March Equinox | |
| Monday | March 31, 2025 | Korité | |
| Monday | April 21, 2025 | Easter Monday | |
| Thursday | May 1, 2025 | Labour Day | |
| Sunday | May 11, 2025 | Mother's Day | |
| Thursday | May 29, 2025 | Ascension Day | |
| Saturday | June 7, 2025 | Tabaski | |
| Monday | June 9, 2025 | Whit Monday | |
| Sunday | June 15, 2025 | Father's Day | |
| Saturday | June 21, 2025 | June Solstice | |
| Friday | Aug. 1, 2025 | Independence Day | |
| Friday | Aug. 15, 2025 | Assumption of Mary | |
| Friday | Sept. 5, 2025 | Maouloud | |
| Monday | Sept. 22, 2025 | September Equinox | |
| Saturday | Nov. 1, 2025 | All Saints' Day | |
| Sunday | Dec. 21, 2025 | December Solstice | |
| Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | Christmas Day |
Public Holidays
- Benin public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries