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Women's Day
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Easter Monday
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Labour Day
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Ascension Day
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Whit Monday
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Father's Day
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Independence Day
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Assumption of Mary
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All Saints' Day
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List of Holidays In Benin 2026 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Jan 1 | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Jan 8 | Day Off for Vodoun Festival | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Jan 9 | Vodoun Festival | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Jan 16 | Day of Remembrance | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Feb 18 | Ramadan Start (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Feb 28 | People's Sovereignty Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Mar 8 | Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Mar 20 | Korité (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| Fri | May 1 | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | May 10 | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | May 14 | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | May 25 | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| Wed | May 27 | Tabaski (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Jun 21 | Father's Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Aug 1 | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Aug 26 | Maouloud (tentative) | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
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