Public holidays in Benin
In Benin the weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Public holidays in 2026
| Date | Local name | English name |
|---|---|---|
| Fête du Nouvel An | New Year's Day | |
| Fête annuelle des religions traditionnelles | Vodoun Festival | |
| Fête annuelle des religions traditionnelles | Vodoun Festival | |
| Jour du Ramadan (estimé) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | |
| Lundi de Pâques | Easter Monday | |
| Fête du Travail | Labor Day | |
| Jour de l'Ascension | Ascension Day | |
| Lundi de Pentecôte | Pentecost Monday | |
| Jour de la Tabaski (estimé) | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | |
| Fête Nationale | National Day | |
| Jour de l'Assomption | Assumption Day | |
| Journée Maouloud (estimé) | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | |
| La Toussaint | All Saints' Day | |
| Jour de Noël | Christmas Day |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Days | Business days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 19 |
| February | 28 | 20 |
| March | 31 | 21 |
| April | 30 | 21 |
| May | 31 | 17 |
| June | 30 | 22 |
| July | 31 | 23 |
| August | 31 | 20 |
| September | 30 | 22 |
| October | 31 | 22 |
| November | 30 | 21 |
| December | 31 | 22 |
| Year | 365 | 250 |