Benin country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ID)
📍 Benin
Theme Independence Day 2027
Benin is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Porto-Novo, the national observance is Independence Day on 1 August, and the national colours are green and gold. Dahomey, now Benin, became independent from France on 1 August 1960.
Capital and region (ID)
Porto-Novo is the capital. Benin sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Porto-Novo clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 1 August 2027. Dahomey, now Benin, became independent from France on 1 August 1960. Locally it is called Fête de l'Indépendance. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital is Porto-Novo.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 1 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Dahomey, now Benin, became independent from France on 1 August 1960.
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