Eid al-Fitr
Nationwide public holiday in Benin · Jour du Ramadan
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 March | Friday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 9 March | Tuesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Benin.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Monday 8 March off and get 4 days in a row (Sat 6 Mar – Tue 9 Mar).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Cotonou around 9 March: high 30°C (87°F), low 26°C (79°F), rain on 84% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Cotonou. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Tuesday 9 March in Cotonou: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Benin
Monday, 29 March 2027
Eid al-Fitr in other countries
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
More for Benin
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.