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Godomè, Atlantique, Benin – Benin Flag

Current Date And Time In Godomè, Benin

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
20:24:32 WAT
State: Atlantique
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 253,262
District: Commune of Abomey-Calavi

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Godomè, Atlantique


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Godomè, Atlantique, Benin? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Godomè.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Godomè observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Fête Nationale (Independence Day) on August 1) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Godomè.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Godomè, Atlantique

This is Benin's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Benin's country-level and Atlantique holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Godomè as anywhere else in Benin.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Godomè

These are Benin's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Benin's country and Atlantique holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Godomè just as everywhere else in Benin.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Fête Nationale (Independence Day)August 1National HolidayFull National Closurewww.gouv.bj

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Godomè

In Godomè, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Godomè doesn't simply get skipped — Benin's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 253,262 and running on the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone, Godomè follows Benin's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Godomè Public Holidays

Are banks in Godomè closed on public holidays?

Yes. Godomè's bank branches follow Benin's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.


What public holidays are observed in Godomè?

Public holidays observed in Godomè include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Benin, since Godomè doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.


How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Godomè?

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Godomè.


Do public holidays in Godomè differ from other cities in Benin?

No — public holidays in Benin are set nationally, not city by city, so Godomè observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Benin. This page is a convenient Godomè-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.


What time zone does Godomè use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Godomè runs on the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone. Since Benin's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Godomè — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Godomè's public holiday dates come from?

Godomè follows Benin's national statutory holidays, published via www.gouv.bj — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Godomè Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Fête Nationale (Independence Day) (August 1)
📍 Godomè Quick Facts
State / Province: Atlantique
Population: 253,262
Time Zone: Africa/Porto-Novo
Coordinates: 6.3895°, 2.3458°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +01:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 117
Driving Side: Right side