Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Benin
Benin has 12 long weekends in 2026 and 7 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Wednesday off around Day Off for Vodoun Festival for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
12
Bridge opps
- 5d
Day Off for Vodoun Festival & Vodoun Festival & Traditional Day
Wed 7 Jan – Sun 11 Jan
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Tabaski
Wed 27 May – Sun 31 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Maouloud
Sat 22 Aug – Wed 26 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all7
Long weekends
4
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Friday off
- 4d
Ascension Day
Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Benin 2026
All 19 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Benin 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Benin 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Benin 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Benin have in 2026?
Benin has 12 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Benin have in 2027?
Benin has 7 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Benin?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Day Off for Vodoun Festival & Vodoun Festival & Traditional Day (Thu 8 Jan – Sun 11 Jan). Take Wednesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.