National holidays of Benin in 2027

This page contains a calendar of all 2027 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
Friday Jan. 1, 2027 New Year
Sunday Jan. 10, 2027 Vodoun Festival
Saturday Jan. 16, 2027 Day of Remembrance
Sunday Feb. 28, 2027 People's Sovereignty Day
Monday March 8, 2027 Women's Day
Wednesday March 10, 2027 Korité
Saturday March 20, 2027 March Equinox
Monday March 29, 2027 Easter Monday
Saturday May 1, 2027 Labour Day
Thursday May 6, 2027 Ascension Day
Sunday May 9, 2027 Mother's Day
Monday May 17, 2027 Tabaski
Monday May 17, 2027 Whit Monday
Sunday June 20, 2027 Father's Day
Monday June 21, 2027 June Solstice
Sunday Aug. 1, 2027 Independence Day
Sunday Aug. 15, 2027 Maouloud
Sunday Aug. 15, 2027 Assumption of Mary
Thursday Sept. 23, 2027 September Equinox
Monday Nov. 1, 2027 All Saints' Day
Wednesday Dec. 22, 2027 December Solstice
Saturday Dec. 25, 2027 Christmas Day