Business Days in 🇧🇯 Benin
Weekend pattern, public holidays, and business day calculator for Benin.
In Benin, business days are Monday through Friday. Weekends fall on Sat–Sun. Public holidays are excluded by default.
Weekend schedule
Benin observes a Sat–Sun weekend. This means Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, while Monday through Friday are standard business days.
Public holidays in Benin (2026)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-01-10 | Traditional Day |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day |
| 2026-05-14 | Ascension Day |
| 2026-05-25 | Whit Monday |
| 2026-08-01 | Independence Day |
| 2026-08-15 | Assumption Day |
| 2026-10-26 | Armed Forces Day |
| 2026-11-01 | All Saints' Day |
| 2026-11-30 | National Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-26 | Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day) |
Public holidays in Benin (2027)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2027-01-10 | Traditional Day |
| 2027-03-28 | Easter Sunday |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday |
| 2027-05-01 | Labour Day |
| 2027-05-06 | Ascension Day |
| 2027-05-17 | Whit Monday |
| 2027-08-01 | Independence Day |
| 2027-08-15 | Assumption Day |
| 2027-10-26 | Armed Forces Day |
| 2027-11-01 | All Saints' Day |
| 2027-11-30 | National Day |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2027-12-26 | Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the business days in Benin?
Business days in Benin are typically Monday through Friday. Weekends are Sat–Sun.
Are public holidays included in business days in Benin?
No. National public holidays are excluded by default. The table below shows the public holidays for 2026 and 2027.