Benin has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 10 | Saturday | Fête du Vodoun | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Benin has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1, 2026.