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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
30 C · Clear
Germany
23 C · Clear
Spain
24 C · Partly sunny
Japan
13 C · Clear
Canada
9 C · Partly sunny
United States
19 C · Partly sunny
United Kingdom
22 C · Partly sunny
France
18 C · Thunderstorm
Italy
20 C · Partly sunny
Brazil
25 C · Cloudy
India
30 C · Clear
Australia
8 C · Cloudy
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
Clear, 30 C
Current country snapshot is Clear around 30 C in the capital.
Porto-Novo
30 C
Clear
Daylight
12h 21m
06:35 · 18:57
Holiday overview
Labour Day
The next public holiday is Labour Day; local schedules may change around that date.
1 May 2026
today
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
10
Still ahead
1 May 2026
Labour Day
14 May 2026
Ascension Day
25 May 2026
Whit Monday
1 Aug 2026
Independence Day
15 Aug 2026
Assumption Day
26 Oct 2026
Armed Forces Day
1 Nov 2026
All Saints' Day
30 Nov 2026
National Day
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