🇧🇯 Benin — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Sat, Aug 1Independence Day
- Sat, Aug 1Independence Day
- Sat, Aug 15Assumption Day
- Sat, Aug 15Assumption
- Sat, Aug 15Assumption of Mary
- Tue, Aug 25Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
January
- Traditional DaySat, Jan 10
- Fête du VodounSat, Jan 10
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Traditional Day (Vodoun Festival)Sat, Jan 10
- Vodun DaysThu, Jan 8 – Mon, Jan 12
March
- Korité (Eid al-Fitr)Fri, Mar 20
- End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Fri, Mar 20
April
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Tabaski (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27
- Nonvitcha FestivalWed, May 20 – Tue, May 26
August
- Independence DaySat, Aug 1
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- AssumptionSat, Aug 15
- Independence DaySat, Aug 1
- Assumption of MarySat, Aug 15
- MaouloudWed, Aug 26
- Gaani FestivalTue, Aug 25 – Sun, Aug 30
October
- Armed Forces DayMon, Oct 26
November
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- National DayMon, Nov 30
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
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 Korité (Eid al-Fitr), Independence Day, Christmas Day, All Saints' Day, Labour Day.
- When is the next holiday in Benin?
- The next upcoming holiday in Benin is Independence Day on Saturday, August 1, 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.
