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Benin has 14 public holidays in 2022. 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 2022. 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 17), Easter Monday (on April 18) and Labour Day (on May 1).
About these dates: the Benin 2022 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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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 2022.
- Long weekendJan 8 – Jan 103 days
- Long weekendApr 16 – Apr 183 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 26 – May 294 days · Take 2022-05-27 off
- Long weekendJun 4 – Jun 63 days
- Long weekendJul 30 – Aug 13 days
- Long weekendAug 13 – Aug 153 days
- Bridge-day opportunityOct 29 – Nov 14 days · Take 2022-10-31 off
- Long weekendDec 24 – Dec 263 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin has 14 public holidays in 2022.
Yes. 14 out of 14 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Benin in 2022.
No. The next public holiday in Benin is on .