Benin Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Benin for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year
Public holiday
Thu 8
Day Off for Vodoun Festival
Public holiday
Fri 9
Vodoun Festival
Public holiday
Fri 16
Day of Remembrance
Observance
February
Wed 18
Ramadan Start (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
Sat 28
People's Sovereignty Day
Observance
March
Sun 8
Women's Day
Observance
Fri 20
Korité (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
April
Mon 6
Easter Monday
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
Labour Day
Public holiday
Sun 10
Mother's Day
Observance
Thu 14
Ascension Day
Public holiday
Mon 25
Whit Monday
Public holiday
Wed 27
Tabaski (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
June
Sun 21
Father's Day
Observance
August
Sat 1
Independence Day
Public holiday
Sat 15
Assumption of Mary
Public holiday
Wed 26
Maouloud (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
November
Sun 1
All Saints' Day
Public holiday
December
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday