New Year's Day is a public holiday in Benin, observed on January 1, 2026. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNew Year's Day
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryBJ flag Benin
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Benin?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Benin.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Benin. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Benin, New Year's Day is known as "New Year's Day".

All Public Holidays in Benin BJ flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-10 Traditional Day Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 Labour Day Public
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-25 Whit Monday Public
2026-08-01 Independence Day Public
2026-08-15 Assumption Day Public
2026-10-26 Armed Forces Day Public
2026-11-01 All Saints' Day Public
2026-11-30 National Day Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 St. Stephen's Day Public
2026-01-10 Traditional Day Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public

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