BeninvsNiger
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
10
Only Benin
3
Only Niger
What the numbers say
In 2026, Benin has 14 nationwide public holidays and Niger has 7, so Benin gets 7 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Benin has 8 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Niger (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Benin offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Niger offers 6 and 1. Benin has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Benin and April in Niger.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Benin
Niger is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Niger
Benin is working these days.