Benin — time, weather and useful information
Country page for Benin: local time and weather in its cities, key facts, norms and traditions, tips for tourists and important warnings for travellers.
Country at a glance
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Cities of the country on the map
About this country
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Norms and traditions
Tips for tourists
What a traveller should keep in mind
Public holidays 2026
| 01.01 | New Year's Day · every year |
| 10.01 | Traditional Day · every year |
| 05.04.2026 | Easter Sunday |
| 06.04.2026 | Easter Monday |
| 01.05 | Labour Day · every year |
| 14.05.2026 | Ascension Day |
| 25.05.2026 | Whit Monday |
| 01.08 | Independence Day · every year |
| 15.08 | Assumption Day · every year |
| 26.10 | Armed Forces Day · every year |
| 01.11 | All Saints' Day · every year |
| 30.11 | National Day · every year |
| 25.12 | Christmas Day · every year |
| 26.12 | St. Stephen's Day · every year |
Traveler safety
🦟 Mosquitoes: malaria/dengue
🚱 Don’t drink tap water
☀️ Strong sun, burn risk
General guidance for tourists. Before travelling, check your government’s official travel advisories.
The country profile is general reference information describing customs and everyday details for travellers. Before your trip, check the current entry rules and the official travel advice of your government.