🇧🇯 holidays in Japan
Plan your 2026 trip from— see which holidays align with the best conditions in Japan.
Visa required
Best Match
May 2026
Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) — Late Spring in Japan. Weather: 4/5. Crowds: medium. Prices: medium.
Month-by-Month: Benin Holidays × Japan Conditions
January
3/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Traditional Day, Fête du Vodoun, New Year's Day5 days off
Winter0–10°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
March
4/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)3 days off
Spring5–15°Chigh crowdshigh prices
April
5/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Easter Sunday, Easter Monday3 days off
Spring10–20°Chigh crowdshigh prices
May
4/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)15 days off
Late Spring15–24°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
August
3/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Independence Day, Assumption Day, Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid), Assumption6 days off
Summer25–33°Chigh crowdshigh prices
October
4/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Armed Forces Day3 days off
Autumn13–22°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
November
5/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:All Saints' Day, National Day4 days off
Autumn8–17°Chigh crowdshigh prices
December
3/5
🇧🇯 Your holidays:Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day3 days off
Winter2–12°Cmedium crowdsmedium prices
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I visit Japan from Benin?
- May is the best match — you have Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) off, and Japan has medium crowds with 4/5 weather.
- Which Benin holidays fall during Japan's best season?
- End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension Day align with good weather in Japan.
- Is Japan crowded during Benin holidays?
- March, April, August, November tend to be busy. Book accommodation early for these months.
- Do I need a visa to visit Japan from Benin?
- Benin passport holders need a visa (visa required) to enter Japan. Apply at the nearest embassy or consulate before your trip.