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Public Holidays in Benin 2026
Official public and bank holidays
21
Total
12
Past
9
Upcoming
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
|
JAN
1
Thursday
|
New Year's Day
Public
|
160 days ago
|
|
JAN
8
Thursday
|
Vodoun Festival
Public
|
153 days ago
|
|
JAN
9
Friday
|
Vodoun Festival
Public
|
152 days ago
|
|
JAN
10
Saturday
|
Traditional Day
Public
|
151 days ago
|
|
MAR
20
Friday
|
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Public
|
82 days ago
|
|
APR
5
Sunday
|
Easter Sunday
Public
|
66 days ago
|
|
APR
6
Monday
|
Easter Monday
Public
|
65 days ago
|
|
MAY
1
Friday
|
Labor Day
Public
|
40 days ago
|
|
MAY
1
Friday
|
Labour Day
Public
|
40 days ago
|
|
MAY
14
Thursday
|
Ascension Day
Public
|
27 days ago
|
|
MAY
25
Monday
|
Whit Monday
Public
|
16 days ago
|
|
MAY
27
Wednesday
|
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Public
|
14 days ago
|
| Upcoming | ||
|
AUG
1
Saturday
|
Independence Day
Public
|
in 52 days
|
|
AUG
1
Saturday
|
National Day
Public
|
in 52 days
|
|
AUG
15
Saturday
|
Assumption Day
Public
|
in 66 days
|
|
AUG
25
Tuesday
|
in 76 days
|
|
|
OCT
26
Monday
|
Armed Forces Day
Public
|
in 138 days
|
|
NOV
1
Sunday
|
All Saints' Day
Public
|
in 144 days
|
|
NOV
30
Monday
|
National Day
Public
|
in 173 days
|
|
DEC
25
Friday
|
Christmas Day
Public
|
in 198 days
|
|
DEC
26
Saturday
|
St. Stephen's Day
Public
|
in 199 days
|
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Benin have in 2026?
Benin has 21 official public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Benin?
The next public holiday in Benin is Independence Day on August 1, 2026 (Saturday).
Do public holidays in Benin fall on weekends?
Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.