Public Holidays in Benin
Benin observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Benin
- Independence DaySaturday, August 1, 2026
- AssumptionSaturday, August 15, 2026
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- All Saints' DaySunday, November 1, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 10 | Saturday | Fête du Vodoun | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 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 |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026