Benin has 9 potential long weekends in 2025, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 6 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Traditional Day
Jan 10, 2025 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Easter Monday
Apr 21, 2025 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Labour Day
May 1, 2025 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Ascension Day
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Whit Monday
Jun 9, 2025 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Independence Day
Aug 1, 2025 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Assumption Day
Aug 15, 2025 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2025 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
Dec 26, 2025 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
9 long weekend opportunities Benin 2025
Last updated: April 1, 2026