The calendar below maps out Benin's 2026 holidays month by month, combining national public holidays with regional school breaks. There are 15 nationwide public holidays marked in 2026, of which 11 fall on a working day. School holidays follow one national calendar that applies in all 12 regions, totalling roughly 108 days over the year. The first marked day is New Year's Day (1 January) and the last is Christmas Day (25 December). Hover over or tap any highlighted day to see what it marks.