Benin public holidays 2026
Official non-working public holidays in Benin, 2026.
Benin, 2026
14 public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Weekday | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday | 289 days ago | Public holiday |
| 8 January | Vodoun Festival | Thursday | 282 days ago | Public holiday |
| 9 January | Vodoun Festival | Friday | 281 days ago | Public holiday |
| 20 March | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Friday | 211 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday | 194 days ago | Public holiday |
| 1 May | Labor Day | Friday | 169 days ago | Public holiday |
| 14 May | Ascension Day | Thursday | 156 days ago | Public holiday |
| 25 May | Pentecost Monday | Monday | 145 days ago | Public holiday |
| 27 May | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Wednesday | 143 days ago | Public holiday |
| 1 August | National Day | Saturday | 77 days ago | Public holiday |
| 15 August | Assumption Day | Saturday | 63 days ago | Public holiday |
| 25 August | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | Tuesday | 53 days ago | Public holiday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Sunday | in 15 days | Public holiday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday | in 69 days | Public holiday |
Working days in 2026
- Working days in 2026: 250
- Free days in 2026: 115
- Public holidays in 2026: 14
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