BeninvsTogo
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
8
Days you're both off
6
Only Benin
3
Only Togo
What the numbers say
In 2026, Benin has 14 nationwide public holidays and Togo has 11, so Benin gets 3 more days off. They line up on 8 dates, including New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day and Ascension 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 Togo (3 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); Togo offers 5 and 3. Togo has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Benin and May in Togo.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Benin
Togo is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Togo
Benin is working these days.