Benin Public Holidays 2026
13 public holidays and 252 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Nouvel An | Day off |
| Sat, Jan 10 | Fête du Vodoun | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Fête de fin du Ramadan | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Pâques | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Lundi de Pâques | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Fête du travail | Day off |
| Thu, May 14 | Ascension | Day off |
| Sun, May 24 | Pentecôte | observance |
| Mon, May 25 | Lundi de Pentecôte | Day off |
| Wed, May 27 | Fête du mouton | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 1 | Fête Nationale | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Assomption | Day off |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Mawlid | Day off |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Toussaint | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Noël | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| May | 17 | 4 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 252 | 9 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Benin?
There are 252 business days in 2026 in Benin, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 13 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Benin have in 2026?
Benin has 13 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with Nouvel An on Thursday, January 1, 2026.