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Holidays in Benin - 2026

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, Benin has 14 holidays in total, including 14 public holidays. The busiest month is May with 3 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 10, 2026SaturdayTraditional Day
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
August 1, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
October 26, 2026MondayArmed Forces Day
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
November 30, 2026MondayNational Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day