Saturday, 1 August 2026
Confirmed — source checked
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
National Day is observed in Benin. Check the holiday dates, observance information and calendar details below.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Sunday, 1 August 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Law 90-019 and later legislation define legal holidays; the legal 10 January traditional-religions holiday is distinguished from the multi-day cultural festival.
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or statutory rule. Law 90-019 and later legislation define legal holidays; the legal 10 January traditional-religions holiday is distinguished from the multi-day cultural festival.
View all Benin public holidays 2026