Benin Public Holidays 2026
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Benin. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 10 Jan | Sat | Vaudoun Day |
| 20 Mar | Fri | Korité |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 14 May | Thu | Ascension Day |
| 25 May | Mon | Whit Monday |
| 27 May | Wed | Tabaski |
| 1 Aug | Sat | Independence Day |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Assumption Day |
| 25 Aug | Tue | Maouloud |
| 1 Nov | Sun | All Saints' Day |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |