🇧🇯 Benin — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Mon, Oct 26Armed Forces Day
- Sun, Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Sun, Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Mon, Nov 30National Day
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Traditional DaySat, Jan 10
- Vodun DaysThu, Jan 8 – Mon, Jan 12
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Traditional Day (Vodoun Festival)Sat, Jan 10
- Fête du VodounSat, Jan 10
March
- End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Fri, Mar 20
- Korité (Eid al-Fitr)Fri, Mar 20
April
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
May
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Nonvitcha FestivalWed, May 20 – Tue, May 26
- Tabaski (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Labour DayFri, May 1
August
- Independence DaySat, Aug 1
- MaouloudWed, Aug 26
- Assumption of MarySat, Aug 15
- Gaani FestivalTue, Aug 25 – Sun, Aug 30
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- AssumptionSat, Aug 15
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
- Independence DaySat, Aug 1
October
- Armed Forces DayMon, Oct 26
November
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- National DayMon, Nov 30
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Benin has 35 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇧🇯 Frequently Asked Questions — Benin Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Benin have in 2026?
- Benin has 32 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 35 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Benin?
- The main events in Benin include New Year's Day, Independence Day, Maouloud, Whit Monday, Christmas Day.
- When is the next holiday in Benin?
- The next upcoming holiday in Benin is Armed Forces Day on Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Benin 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Benin 2026 national calendar with 35 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Benin for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Benin for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Benin is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
