Benin 2026

Complete list of public holidays for 2026

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New Year's Day

January 1, 2026 • Thursday

Public Holidays 2026

All public holidays in Benin for 2026

HolidayDateDayStatus
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026Thursday1 days
Traditional Day
January 10, 2026Saturday10 days
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2026Sunday95 days
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026Monday96 days
Labour Day
May 1, 2026Friday121 days
Ascension Day
May 14, 2026Thursday134 days
Whit Monday
May 25, 2026Monday145 days
Independence Day
August 1, 2026Saturday213 days
Assumption Day
August 15, 2026Saturday227 days
Armed Forces Day
October 26, 2026Monday299 days
All Saints' Day
November 1, 2026Sunday305 days
National Day
November 30, 2026Monday334 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday359 days
St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2026Saturday360 days
2026

2026 Holiday Statistics for Benin

14
Total Holidays
6
Weekend Holidays
4
Monday Holidays
2
Friday Holidays

6 holidays fall on weekends in 2026

6 holidays create long weekend opportunities

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