New Year's Day 2025 — Benin
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a public holiday in Benin, observed on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday) in 2025. As an official public holiday, most government offices, banks, and schools are closed.
In 2025, New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday, giving workers a day off during the workweek.
Key Facts
Benin New Year's Day — Date by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 1, 2024 | Monday |
| 2025 | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
Other Public Holidays in Benin (2025)
Friday, January 10, 2025 Fête du Vodoun Sunday, March 30, 2025 End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) Monday, April 21, 2025 Easter Monday Thursday, May 1, 2025 Labour Day Thursday, May 29, 2025 Ascension Day Friday, June 6, 2025 Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) Monday, June 9, 2025 Whit Monday Friday, August 1, 2025 Independence Day Friday, August 15, 2025 Assumption Thursday, September 4, 2025 Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year's Day in 2025?
New Year's Day in Benin is on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday).
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Benin?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday. Most businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
How many days until New Year's Day 2025?
New Year's Day 2025 was on January 1, 2025 and has already passed.