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New Year 2026 in Benin

New Year’s Day, which is on January 1, marks the start of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a public holiday in many countries. Count down to the New Year, no matter where you are.

Is New Year a Public Holiday?

New Year is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Day is celebrated worldwide on January 1.

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About New Year

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New Year Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Wed 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
2021 Fri 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
2022 Sat 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
2023 Sun 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
2024 Mon 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
2025 Wed 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
2026 Thu 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
2027 Fri 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
2028 Sat 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
2029 Mon 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
2030 Tue 1 Jan New Year Public Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.