BJ · Africa · 2026
Benin Holidays 2026
Complete list of public holidays, festivals, and observances in Benin — with dates you can plan travel, work, and events around.
Looking up Benin public holidays 2026? This page lists 11 dated entries across the year (public, festival, religious, and observance). Use the month cards below for a quick scan, or open the interactive calendar for Google Calendar–style day markers. TimeVent also links related worldwide events and live clocks for cities in Benin.
January holidays in Benin
- New Year's Day public
March holidays in Benin
- International Women's Day observance
May holidays in Benin
- Labour Day / May Day public
August holidays in Benin
- Independence Day public
October holidays in Benin
- United Nations Day observance
- Halloween festival
November holidays in Benin
- All Saints' Day religious
- Veterans / Remembrance Day observance
- Thanksgiving (US — 4th Thu approx 2026) festival
December holidays in Benin
- Christmas Day religious
- New Year's Eve observance
About Benin holidays
How many public holidays are there in Benin in 2026?
TimeVent lists 11 holiday and observance dates for Benin in 2026, including about 3 public / national holidays and 4 festival or religious dates. Lunar dates may be approximate — always confirm with local authorities for banking or travel.
Where can I see Benin holidays on a calendar?
Open the Benin 2026 calendar for month grids with colour-coded markers, or stay on this page for a month-by-month list.
Does this include religious and festival dates?
Yes. Entries are tagged as public, festival, religious, or observance so you can scan what matters for travel, schools, and business planning.