Today, 24 January 2026, is not a public holiday in Benin.
There are a total of 13 holidays in Benin in 2026. The table below lists all holidays and when they’re observed.
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| Korité | 20 March 2026 |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 |
| Labour Day | 1 May 2026 |
| Ascension Day | 14 May 2026 |
| Whit Monday | 25 May 2026 |
| Tabaski | 27 May 2026 |
| Independence Day | 1 August 2026 |
| Assumption of Mary | 15 August 2026 |
| Maouloud | 26 August 2026 |
| All Saints' Day | 1 November 2026 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 |
Holiday
Korité
Day
20 March 2026
Holiday
Easter Monday
Day
6 April 2026
Holiday
Labour Day
Day
1 May 2026
Holiday
Ascension Day
Day
14 May 2026
Holiday
Whit Monday
Day
25 May 2026
Holiday
Tabaski
Day
27 May 2026
Holiday
Independence Day
Day
1 August 2026
Holiday
Assumption of Mary
Day
15 August 2026
Holiday
Maouloud
Day
26 August 2026
Holiday
All Saints' Day
Day
1 November 2026
Holiday
Christmas Day
Day
25 December 2026
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January 2026 |
| Vodoun Festival | 10 January 2026 |
Holiday
New Year
Day
1 January 2026
Holiday
Vodoun Festival
Day
10 January 2026
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