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Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Tuesday, March 9, 2027
March 2027
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
SAT 06 Weekend
SUN 07 Weekend
MON 08 Bridge Day
TUE 09 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on March 8

📣 Traveler notes

Benin, located in West Africa, features rich history, including ruins from the Kingdom of Dahomey (1800s–1894). The country is significant for its culture, which is deeply intertwined with Vodun (Voodoo). Attractions include sites related to Vodun, the historical slave trade, national parks for wildlife, and the Grand Popo ocean beach. Benin is noted for its relative stability in the region.

  • January 1: New Year's Day
  • January 10: Traditional Day (Fête de Vodoun)
  • August 1: Independence Day
  • October 26: Armed Forces Day
  • Respect local culture and practices, especially those associated with Vodun.

About this holiday

Eid al-Fitr is an estimated holiday celebrated in Benin.