Benin public holidays 2026
14 public holidays in 2026. Next: Christmas Day, December 25.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 8 | Thursday | Vodoun Festival |
| Jan 9 | Friday | Vodoun Festival |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Pentecost Monday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | National Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Dates marked estimated can change once they’re announced.
Arrangements can change, so check the government’s notice for anything official.
Holiday data: vacanza/holidays 0.107 (MIT)