Public Holidays in Benin 2026 | World Holidays

List of 13 public holidays in Benin for 2026, including New Year's Day, Vaudoun Day, Eid al-Fitr and more.

• New Year's Day (2026-01-01): Celebrates the start of a new calendar year.
• Vaudoun Day (2026-01-10): Honors traditional Voodoo religion and culture.
• Eid al-Fitr (2026-03-19): Marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
• Easter Monday (2026-04-06): Day after Easter Sunday, celebrating Christ's resurrection.
• Labour Day (2026-05-01): Celebrates workers' rights and economic contributions.
• Ascension Day (2026-05-14): Commemorates Christ's bodily ascension into heaven.
• Whitsun Monday (2026-05-25): Day after Pentecost, marking the Holy Spirit's descent.
• Eid al-Adha (2026-05-27): Commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son.
• Independence Day (2026-08-01): Celebrates Benin's independence from France in 1960.
• Assumption Day (2026-08-15): Celebrates the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
• Prophet's Birthday (2026-08-26): Celebrates the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
• All Saints' Day (2026-11-01): Honors all saints, known and unknown.
• Christmas Day (2026-12-25): Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.