🇧🇯 holidays in India
Plan your 2026 trip from— see which holidays align with the best conditions in India.
E-visa required
Best Match
May 2026
Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) — Pre-Monsoon in India. Weather: 2/5. Crowds: low. Prices: low.
Month-by-Month: Benin Holidays × India Conditions
January
4/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Traditional Day, Fête du Vodoun, New Year's Day5 days off
Winter8–22°Chigh crowdshigh prices
March
4/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)3 days off
Spring15–30°Chigh crowdshigh prices
April
3/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Easter Sunday, Easter Monday3 days off
Pre-Monsoon22–38°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
May
2/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)15 days off
Pre-Monsoon26–40°Clow crowdslow prices
August
1/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Independence Day, Assumption Day, Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid), Assumption6 days off
Monsoon25–34°Clow crowdslow prices
October
4/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Armed Forces Day3 days off
Post-Monsoon20–32°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
November
5/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:All Saints' Day, National Day4 days off
Winter14–28°Chigh crowdshigh prices
December
5/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day3 days off
Winter8–24°Chigh crowdshigh prices
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I visit India from Benin?
- May is the best match — you have Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) off, and India has low crowds with 2/5 weather.
- Which Benin holidays fall during India's best season?
- Traditional Day, Fête du Vodoun, New Year's Day, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Armed Forces Day align with good weather in India.
- Is India crowded during Benin holidays?
- January, March, November, December tend to be busy. Book accommodation early for these months.
- Do I need a visa to visit India from Benin?
- Benin passport holders need an e-visa to enter India. Apply online before your trip.