Country guide · Updated May 2026

Public Holidays in Benin
2026

Complete list of public holidays in Benin for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.

14 total holidays
14 national
0 regional
6 long weekends

2026 holiday calendar

Date Holiday Scope Notes
Thu, January 1
Thursday
New Year's Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Sat, January 10
Saturday
Traditional Day 🌍 National
Sun, April 5
Sunday
Easter Sunday 🌍 National
Mon, April 6
Monday
Easter Monday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Fri, May 1
Friday
Labour Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Thu, May 14
Thursday
Ascension Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Mon, May 25
Monday
Whit Monday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sat, August 1
Saturday
Independence Day 🌍 National
Sat, August 15
Saturday
Assumption Day 🌍 National
Mon, October 26
Monday
Armed Forces Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sun, November 1
Sunday
All Saints' Day 🌍 National
Mon, November 30
Monday
National Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Fri, December 25
Friday
Christmas Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sat, December 26
Saturday
Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
🌍 National

2027 holiday calendar

Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.

Date Holiday Scope Notes
Fri, January 1
Friday
New Year's Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sun, January 10
Sunday
Traditional Day 🌍 National
Sun, March 28
Sunday
Easter Sunday 🌍 National
Mon, March 29
Monday
Easter Monday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sat, May 1
Saturday
Labour Day 🌍 National
Thu, May 6
Thursday
Ascension Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Mon, May 17
Monday
Whit Monday 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sun, August 1
Sunday
Independence Day 🌍 National
Sun, August 15
Sunday
Assumption Day 🌍 National
Tue, October 26
Tuesday
Armed Forces Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Mon, November 1
Monday
All Saints' Day 🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Tue, November 30
Tuesday
National Day 🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Sat, December 25
Saturday
Christmas Day 🌍 National
Sun, December 26
Sunday
Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
🌍 National

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About these holidays

Holiday data for Benin is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.

Country code: BJ · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.