Benin has 11 potential long weekends in 2017, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 4 natural 3-day weekends and 7 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Traditional Day
Jan 10, 2017 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Easter Monday
Apr 17, 2017 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
May 1, 2017 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Ascension Day
May 25, 2017 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Whit Monday
Jun 5, 2017 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Independence Day
Aug 1, 2017 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Assumption Day
Aug 15, 2017 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Armed Forces Day
Oct 26, 2017 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
National Day
Nov 30, 2017 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2017 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2017 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
11 long weekend opportunities Benin 2017
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026