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Public holidays in Benin 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in Benin. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 571 days |
| Fête du Vodoun | January 10, 2026 | Public holiday | in 580 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Observance day | in 665 days |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 666 days |
| Eid al-Fitr | March 20, 2026 | Public holiday | in 649 days |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 691 days |
| Feast of the Ascension | May 14, 2026 | Public holiday | in 704 days |
| Pentecost | May 24, 2026 | Observance day | in 714 days |
| Whit Monday | May 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 715 days |
| Eidul-Adha | May 27, 2026 | Public holiday | in 717 days |
| Independence Day | August 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 783 days |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15, 2026 | Public holiday | in 797 days |
| Mawlid | August 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 807 days |
| All Saints' Day | November 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 875 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 929 days |