Public holidays in Benin, 2026
14 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Benin drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 8 January | Vodoun Festival | Thursday |
| 9 January | Vodoun Festival | Friday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 14 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 25 May | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 1 August | National Day | Saturday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Benin have in 2026?
14 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Benin?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.