Public holidays in Benin
Benin has 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 13 Public
- 2 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 10 | Saturday | Fête du Vodoun | Public |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Observance |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| August 1 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Benin have in 2026?
- Benin has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Benin in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Benin fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 4 of them: Fête du Vodoun, Independence Day, Assumption, All Saints' Day.