🇧🇯 Benin
Benin Independence Day August 1
Next edition: Sunday, August 1, 2027, in 303 days. Celebrated since 1960. Here is where the diaspora from Benin celebrates it, far from home.
Upcoming celebrations
No celebration announced yet. Organise the first one in your city: your community will see it.
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Frequently asked questions
When is benin Independence Day?
Benin Independence Day falls on August 1 every year. The next edition takes place on Sunday, August 1, 2027.
Where to celebrate benin Independence Day abroad?
On Compatri, announced celebrations take place in Oupeye, Bruxelles, and Louvain-la-Neuve, among others. Each listing gives the date, venue and attendees.
How do I organise a celebration?
Create an event on Compatri and link it to the community of your city. Then its members discover it and confirm they are coming.
How many people from Benin live abroad?
According to the UN, about 724,000 people from Benin live abroad. Their children born abroad do not count in this figure.