Long weekends in Benin, 2026.
Benin, 2026: 8 long weekends. 6 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 26 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 23 May to 25 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Whit Monday)
- 24 October to 26 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (Armed Forces Day)
- 28 November to 30 November: 3 days off, no leave needed (National Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, take Fri 15 May as leave (Ascension Day)
Public holidays in Benin, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Saturday 10 January | Traditional Day |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day |
| Monday 25 May | Whit Monday |
| Saturday 1 August | Independence Day |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Day |
| Monday 26 October | Armed Forces Day |
| Sunday 1 November | All Saints' Day |
| Monday 30 November | National Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Benin in 2026?
Benin has 6 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Benin in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Benin have in 2026?
Benin has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.