Holiday List
14 public holidays listed for Benin
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Benin public holidays 2026
Use this page to check public holiday dates in Benin. Data is refreshed from live holiday sources using the BJ country code.
BJ Single main time zone Reference city: Cotonou
Thursday, January 1, 2026
New Year's Day
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Traditional Day
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Monday
Friday, May 1, 2026
Labour Day
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ascension Day
Monday, May 25, 2026
Whit Monday
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Independence Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Assumption Day
Monday, October 26, 2026
Armed Forces Day
Sunday, November 1, 2026
All Saints' Day
Monday, November 30, 2026
National Day
Friday, December 25, 2026
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026