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Benin has 14 public holidays in 2021. Of these, 14 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Beninese public holidays or Beninese bank holidays? Benin public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Benin celebrates 14 public holidays in 2021. These include 14 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Traditional Day (on January 10), Easter Sunday (on April 4), Easter Monday (on April 5) and Labour Day (on May 1).
About these dates: the Benin 2021 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Holidays
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Benin holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2021.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 13 – May 164 days · Take 2021-05-14 off
- Long weekendMay 22 – May 243 days
- Bridge-day opportunityOct 23 – Oct 264 days · Take 2021-10-25 off
- Long weekendOct 30 – Nov 13 days
- Bridge-day opportunityNov 27 – Nov 304 days · Take 2021-11-29 off
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin has 14 public holidays in 2021.
Yes. 14 out of 14 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 7 long weekends in Benin in 2021.
No. The next public holiday in Benin is on .