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, 2026Thursday52 days
Traditional Day
January 10, 2026Saturday61 days
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2026Sunday146 days
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026Monday147 days
Labour Day
May 1, 2026Friday172 days
Ascension Day
May 14, 2026Thursday185 days
Whit Monday
May 25, 2026Monday196 days
Independence Day
August 1, 2026Saturday264 days
Assumption Day
August 15, 2026Saturday278 days
Armed Forces Day
October 26, 2026Monday350 days
All Saints' Day
November 1, 2026Sunday356 days
National Day
November 30, 2026Monday385 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday410 days
St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2026Saturday411 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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