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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 · Drizzle
Germany
20 C · Cloudy
Spain
20 C · Partly sunny
Japan
22 C · Cloudy
Canada
18 C · Partly sunny
United States
25 C · Clear
United Kingdom
18 C · Cloudy
France
19 C · Partly sunny
Italy
21 C · Clear
Brazil
18 C · Clear
India
34 C · Clear
Australia
16 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
Drizzle, 25 C
Current country snapshot is Drizzle around 25 C in the capital.
Porto-Novo
25 C
Drizzle
Daylight
12h 29m
06:35 · 19:05
Holiday overview
Independence Day
The next public holiday is Independence Day; local schedules may change around that date.
1 Aug 2026
in 44 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
7
Still ahead
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
25 Dec 2026
Christmas Day
26 Dec 2026
St. Stephen's Day
1 Jan 2027
New Year's Day
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