Long weekends in Benin, 2027.
Benin, 2027: 7 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 3, for 24 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 27 March to 29 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 15 May to 17 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Whit Monday)
- 30 October to 1 November: 3 days off, no leave needed (All Saints' Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 6 May to 9 May: 4 days off, take Fri 7 May as leave (Ascension Day)
- 23 October to 26 October: 4 days off, take Mon 25 Oct as leave (Armed Forces Day)
- 27 November to 30 November: 4 days off, take Mon 29 Nov as leave (National Day)
Public holidays in Benin, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Sunday 10 January | Traditional Day |
| Sunday 28 March | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday |
| Saturday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 6 May | Ascension Day |
| Monday 17 May | Whit Monday |
| Sunday 1 August | Independence Day |
| Sunday 15 August | Assumption Day |
| Tuesday 26 October | Armed Forces Day |
| Monday 1 November | All Saints' Day |
| Tuesday 30 November | National Day |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Sunday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Benin in 2027?
Benin has 4 long weekends in 2027 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Benin in 2027?
Ascension Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 6 May to 9 May 2027.
How many public holidays does Benin have in 2027?
Benin has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a weekday.