St. Stephen's Day is a public holiday in Benin, observed on December 26, 2026. It is locally known as Boxing Day. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidaySt. Stephen's Day
Local NameBoxing Day
DateDecember 26, 2026
CountryBJ flag Benin
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is St. Stephen's Day in Benin?
St. Stephen's Day falls on December 26, 2026 in Benin.
Is St. Stephen's Day a public holiday?
Yes, St. Stephen's Day is an official public holiday in Benin. It is observed nationwide.
What is St. Stephen's Day called locally?
In Benin, St. Stephen's Day is known as "Boxing 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
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-10 Traditional Day Public

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