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Saturday, January 1, 2028 · 512 days
Benin has 14 public holidays in 2028. 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 2028. 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 16), Easter Monday (on April 17) and Labour Day (on May 1).
About these dates: the Benin 2028 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 2028.
- Long weekendJan 8 – Jan 103 days
- Long weekendApr 15 – Apr 173 days
- Long weekendApr 29 – May 13 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 25 – May 284 days · Take 2028-05-26 off
- Long weekendJun 3 – Jun 53 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 29 – Aug 14 days · Take 2028-07-31 off
- Bridge-day opportunityAug 12 – Aug 154 days · Take 2028-08-14 off
- Bridge-day opportunityOct 26 – Oct 294 days · Take 2028-10-27 off
- Bridge-day opportunityNov 30 – Dec 34 days · Take 2028-12-01 off
- Long weekendDec 23 – Dec 264 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin has 14 public holidays in 2028.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on January 1, 2028.
The next public holiday in Benin is New Year's Day on January 1, 2028.
Yes. 14 out of 14 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 10 long weekends in Benin in 2028.
No. The next public holiday in Benin is New Year's Day on January 1, 2028.