Fête de l'Indépendance is a public holiday in Benin. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Fête de l'Indépendance is officially observed as a public holiday in Benin. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Fête de l'Indépendance's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Fête de l'Indépendance observance varies by community and region within Benin. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.