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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
25 C · Cloudy
Germany
13 C · Partly sunny
Spain
16 C · Partly sunny
Japan
24 C · Partly sunny
Canada
14 C · Clear
United States
23 C · Clear
United Kingdom
15 C · Partly sunny
France
14 C · Cloudy
Italy
19 C · Clear
Brazil
23 C · Clear
India
27 C · Clear
Australia
14 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
Cloudy, 25 C
Current country snapshot is Cloudy around 25 C in the capital.
Porto-Novo
25 C
Cloudy
Daylight
12h 8m
06:39 · 18:48
Holiday overview
Armed Forces Day
The next public holiday is Armed Forces Day; local schedules may change around that date.
26 Oct 2026
in 39 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
5
Still ahead
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
28 Mar 2027
Easter Sunday
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