National holidays of Benin in 2026
This page contains a calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Benin. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year | |
| Saturday | Jan. 10, 2026 | Vodoun Festival | |
| Friday | Jan. 16, 2026 | Day of Remembrance | |
| Saturday | Feb. 28, 2026 | People's Sovereignty Day | |
| Sunday | March 8, 2026 | Women's Day | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | Korité | |
| Monday | April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | |
| Friday | May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | |
| Sunday | May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | |
| Thursday | May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | |
| Monday | May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | |
| Wednesday | May 27, 2026 | Tabaski | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | Father's Day | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Saturday | Aug. 1, 2026 | Independence Day | |
| Saturday | Aug. 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 26, 2026 | Maouloud | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Sunday | Nov. 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
| Friday | Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Public Holidays
- Benin public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries