Benin Public Holidays 2026
Official calendar of holidays and observances
Quick Facts
Official Holiday Calendar
New Year's Day
First day of the calendar year
Traditional Day
Celebration of Vodoun culture and traditions
Day of Remembrance
National day of remembrance
People's Sovereignty Day
Celebration of democracy and sovereignty
International Women's Day
Celebration of women's achievements
Easter Monday
Christian celebration following Easter Sunday
Labour Day
International Workers' Day
Ascension Day
Christian feast celebrating the ascension of Jesus
Mother's Day
Day honoring mothers and rural women
Whit Monday
Christian celebration of Pentecost Monday
Father's Day
Day honoring fathers
Eid al-Adha
Festival of Sacrifice
Assumption Day
Christian feast celebrating the assumption of Mary
Mawlid
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Armed Forces Day
Celebration of the military
All Saints' Day
Christian celebration honoring all saints
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus
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