Independence Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, August 1, 2024
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 31
- Day of year
- 214
- Local time zone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Currency
- XOF
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Thursday in 2024. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Benin, Independence Day is on August 1, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Independence Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Benin.
Independence Day was on August 1, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Benin is on August 1, 2025.
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The Independence Day date for Benin 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.