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Holiday Calendar
Holidays in 2026 — Benin
Official public holidays and observances for Benin in 2026, presented in an easy-to-scan table.
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 1, 2026
Thursday
|
New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
|
January 10, 2026
Saturday
|
Traditional Day | Traditional Day | Public |
|
April 5, 2026
Sunday
|
Easter Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
|
April 6, 2026
Monday
|
Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
|
May 1, 2026
Friday
|
Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
|
May 14, 2026
Thursday
|
Ascension Day | Ascension Day | Public |
|
May 25, 2026
Monday
|
Whit Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
|
August 1, 2026
Saturday
|
Independence Day | Independence Day | Public |
|
August 15, 2026
Saturday
|
Assumption Day | Assumption Day | Public |
|
October 26, 2026
Monday
|
Armed Forces Day | Armed Forces Day | Public |
|
November 1, 2026
Sunday
|
All Saints' Day | All Saints' Day | Public |
|
November 30, 2026
Monday
|
National Day | National Day | Public |
|
December 25, 2026
Friday
|
Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
|
December 26, 2026
Saturday
|
Boxing Day | St. Stephen's Day | Public |