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, 2026Thursday105 days
Traditional Day
January 10, 2026Saturday114 days
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2026Sunday199 days
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026Monday200 days
Labour Day
May 1, 2026Friday225 days
Ascension Day
May 14, 2026Thursday238 days
Whit Monday
May 25, 2026Monday249 days
Independence Day
August 1, 2026Saturday317 days
Assumption Day
August 15, 2026Saturday331 days
Armed Forces Day
October 26, 2026Monday403 days
All Saints' Day
November 1, 2026Sunday409 days
National Day
November 30, 2026Monday438 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday463 days
St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2026Saturday464 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)