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