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, 2026Thursday201 days
Traditional Day
January 10, 2026Saturday210 days
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2026Sunday295 days
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026Monday296 days
Labour Day
May 1, 2026Friday321 days
Ascension Day
May 14, 2026Thursday334 days
Whit Monday
May 25, 2026Monday345 days
Independence Day
August 1, 2026Saturday413 days
Assumption Day
August 15, 2026Saturday427 days
Armed Forces Day
October 26, 2026Monday499 days
All Saints' Day
November 1, 2026Sunday505 days
National Day
November 30, 2026Monday534 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday559 days
St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2026Saturday560 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

⏳ Planning ahead for 2026 (1 year from now)