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2026 Benin Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Benin, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

14

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

3 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Independence Day

36 days away

About Benin holidays in 2026

In 2026, Benin observes a variety of public holidays, blending national celebrations with religious observances. The year begins with New Year's Day and the Traditional Day, followed by significant Christian holidays like Easter Sunday and Monday, Ascension Day, and Whit Monday in the spring. The summer months bring Independence Day and Assumption Day. The latter part of the year includes Armed Forces Day, All Saints' Day, National Day, and concludes with Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

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

Planning around Benin holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays fall on weekdays, offering potential for mid-week breaks.
  • The year features a concentration of holidays in May.
  • Observe that some holidays are religious in nature and may not be universally observed by all citizens.
  • Check specific dates as some holidays, like Easter, can shift annually.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Benin for 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the spring months, particularly in April and May. This period includes several religious holidays, such as Easter and Ascension Day, alongside Labour Day and Whit Monday.

Following the spring cluster, the holiday schedule becomes more dispersed through the latter half of the year. August features two significant national and religious holidays, while October, November, and December each host one or two observances, concluding with a pair of holidays around Christmas.

The year experiences distinct quiet periods in February, March, June, July, and September, with no public holidays scheduled during these months.

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