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Today Benin
Weather, daylight, currency rates, fuel prices, public holidays, time zones, and practical daily guidance in one fast country page.
Benin
24 C · Partly sunny
Germany
16 C · Clear
Spain
24 C · Cloudy
Japan
25 C · Partly sunny
Canada
20 C · Cloudy
United States
23 C · Rain
United Kingdom
19 C · Clear
France
22 C · Cloudy
Italy
26 C · Cloudy
Brazil
19 C · Clear
India
29 C · Cloudy
Australia
13 C · Clear
Country profile
Geography and people of Benin
Benin is connected to Africa, with Porto-Novo as the capital. Use this profile for population, area, languages, religions, and border context.
Today: Benin
A live daily snapshot for Benin
Weather map
Partly sunny, 24 C
Current country snapshot is Partly sunny around 24 C in the capital.
Porto-Novo
24 C
Partly sunny
Daylight
12h 23m
06:43 · 19:07
Holiday overview
Assumption Day
The next public holiday is Assumption Day; local schedules may change around that date.
15 Aug 2026
in 12 days
Public holiday
National
Daily advice
Comfortable day planning
Use this daily snapshot to plan errands, walks, travel, and outdoor time.
Currency rates
West African CFA Franc XOF
Local currency is West African CFA Franc (XOF). Use these rates as a daily reference for travel, shopping, and local costs.
Fuel prices
Latest available fuel prices
Free public data combines World Bank, European Commission, and U.S. EIA fuel prices where available.
Upcoming holidays
2026 public holiday calendar
National and regional holidays are separated so users can quickly see whether the date affects the whole country.
14
Total this year
14
National
0
Regional
6
Still ahead
15 Aug 2026
Assumption Day
26 Oct 2026
Armed Forces Day
1 Nov 2026
All Saints' Day
30 Nov 2026
National Day
25 Dec 2026
Christmas Day
26 Dec 2026
St. Stephen's Day
1 Jan 2027
New Year's Day
10 Jan 2027
Traditional Day
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