BeninvsNigeria
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
4
Only Nigeria
What the numbers say
In 2026, Benin has 14 nationwide public holidays and Nigeria has 8, so Benin gets 6 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 8 for Nigeria (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); Nigeria offers 6 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is May in Benin and April in Nigeria.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Benin
Nigeria is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Nigeria
Benin is working these days.