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How to maximise annual leave in Benin in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 36 days off in Benin in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Benin, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day, Fête du Vodoun |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 8 Mar, Wed 10 – Fri 12 Mar | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 27 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 30 Mar – Fri 2 Apr | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 3 – Wed 5 May, Fri 7 May | Labour Day, Ascension Day |
| 15 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 18 – Fri 21 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Whit Monday |
| 24 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 26 – Fri 30 Jul | Independence Day |
| 30 Oct 2027 – 7 Nov 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 2 – Fri 5 Nov | All Saints' Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 10 Jan 2028 | 11 for 6 | Fri 31 Dec, Mon 3 – Fri 7 Jan | New Year's Day, Fête du Vodoun |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Benin, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 3 | Fri 8 Jan | Fête du Vodoun |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 | 4 | Mon 8 Mar | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 26 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 4 | Fri 26 Mar | Easter Monday |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Apr | Labour Day |
| 6 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 7 May | Ascension Day |
| 14 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 14 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), Whit Monday |
| 30 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Jul | Independence Day |
| 13 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | 3 | Fri 13 Aug | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid), Assumption |
| 29 Oct 2027 – 1 Nov 2027 | 4 | Fri 29 Oct | All Saints' Day |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 3 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 8 leave days give 18 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 8 Mar, Wed 10 – Fri 12 Mar
- 27 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027: 9 days off, book Tue 30 Mar – Fri 2 Apr
See also: Benin business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Benin holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Benin in 2027?
Up to 36 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Benin in 2027?
6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027: 9 days off for 4 leave days, around End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
How many long weekends can I make in Benin in 2027?
12 long weekends cost just one leave day each.