Independence Day has already passed this year.
Friday, August 1, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, August 1, 2025
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 31
- Day of year
- 213
- Local time zone
- Africa/Porto-Novo
- Currency
- XOF
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Benin, Independence Day is on August 1, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, Independence Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Benin.
Independence Day was on August 1, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Benin is on August 1, 2026.
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The Independence Day date for Benin 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.