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Benin has 14 public holidays in 2016. Of these, 14 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Bank holidays
Benin celebrates 14 public holidays in 2016. These include 14 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Traditional Day (on January 10), Easter Sunday (on March 27), Easter Monday (on March 28) and Labour Day (on May 1).
About these dates: the Benin 2016 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Holidays
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends & bridge days
Holiday weekend
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendMar 26 – Mar 283 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 5 – May 84 days · Take 2016-05-06 off
- Long weekendMay 14 – May 163 days
- Long weekendJul 30 – Aug 13 days
- Long weekendAug 13 – Aug 153 days
- Bridge-day opportunityOct 29 – Nov 14 days · Take 2016-10-31 off
- Long weekendDec 24 – Dec 263 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin has 14 public holidays in 2016.
Yes. 14 out of 14 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Benin in 2016.
No. The next public holiday in Benin is on .