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.
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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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.