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Benin Holidays 2026

Public holidays & school holidays — all regions

2025 2026 2027
15
Public Holidays
3
School Breaks
12
Regions
This overview brings together both the public holiday calendar and the regional school holiday schedule for Benin. For 2026, there are 15 nationwide public holidays, of which 11 fall on a working day. The same school holiday dates apply nationwide across all 12 regions, adding up to roughly 108 days for the year. Explore the public holidays, the regional school holiday dates, and the complete year calendar using the links below.

Public Holidays 2026

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🗓️ Nationwide Public Holidays
1 Jan 2026 Thu New Year's Day
10 Jan 2026 Sat Voodoo / Traditional Religions Day
3 Apr 2026 Fri Good Friday
6 Apr 2026 Mon Easter Monday
20 Mar 2026 Fri Eid al-Fitr
1 May 2026 Fri Labour Day
25 May 2026 Mon Ascension Day
8 Jun 2026 Mon Whit Monday
27 May 2026 Wed Eid al-Adha (Tabaski)
1 Aug 2026 Sat Independence Day
15 Aug 2026 Sat Assumption Day
25 Aug 2026 Tue Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid)
1 Nov 2026 Sun All Saints' Day
30 Nov 2026 Mon National Day
25 Dec 2026 Fri Christmas Day

School Holidays 2026

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🎒 Atacora — School Holidays Overview
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Summer Holidays
01.07.2026 - 15.09.2026
Christmas Holidays
20.12.2026 - 05.01.2027

Calendar 2026

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Holidays by Region

Atacora Alibori Atlantique Borgou Collines Donga Kouffo Littoral (Cotonou) Mono Ouémé Plateau Zou