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Assumption Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 8 days
Benin has 14 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 14 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Beninese public holidays or Beninese bank holidays? Benin public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Benin celebrates 14 public holidays in 2026. These include 14 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Traditional Day (on January 10), Easter Sunday (on April 5), Easter Monday (on April 6) and Labour Day (on May 1).
About these dates: the Benin 2026 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Benin holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendApr 4 – Apr 63 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 14 – May 174 days · Take 2026-05-15 off
- Long weekendMay 23 – May 253 days
- Long weekendOct 24 – Oct 263 days
- Long weekendNov 28 – Nov 303 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin has 14 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.
The next public holiday in Benin is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.
Yes. 14 out of 14 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 8 long weekends in Benin in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Benin is Assumption Day on August 15, 2026.