Holidays in Benin in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Benin in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Benin.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Benin January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Vodoun Festival | Benin January 10 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Day of Remembrance | Benin January 16 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Benin February 28 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Benin March 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Korité | Benin March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
| March Equinox | Benin March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Easter Monday | Benin April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labour Day | Benin May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Benin May 10 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | Benin May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Whit Monday | Benin May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| Tabaski | Benin May 27 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Father's Day | Benin June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Benin June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Independence Day | Benin August 1 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Benin August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Maouloud | Benin August 26 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| September Equinox | Benin September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| All Saints' Day | Benin November 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
| December Solstice | Benin December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | Benin December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
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