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Benin Embassy and Consulates in Canada

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

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Ottawa Moncton Montreal Quebec Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Benin Embassy in Ottawa, Canada

470 Somerset St W, Ottawa, On K1R 5J8, Canada

Phone: +1 613 233 4429 Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 19 minutes)

Benin Consulate General in Moncton, Canada

Moncton New Brunswick Canada

Phone: +1 (506) 858-4499 Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 19 minutes)

Benin Consulate General in Montreal, Canada

85 Sainte Catherine Street West, 15 Th Floor Montréal, Quebec H2X 3P4

Phone: +1 (514) 287-8500 / 8607 Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 19 minutes)

Benin Consulate General in Quebec, Canada

470 Somerset St W, Ottawa, On K1R 5J8, Canada

Phone: +1 613 233 4429 Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 19 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following Canadian and Beninese holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Assumption of Mary	Saturday, August 15	3 days, 10 hours
Discovery Day	Monday, August 17	5 days, 10 hours
Gold Cup Parade	Friday, August 21	1 week, 2 days
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)	Wednesday, August 26	2 weeks
Labour Day	Monday, September 07	3 weeks, 5 days
Rosh Hashana	Saturday, September 12	1 month
Yom Kippur	Monday, September 21	1 month, 1 week
September Equinox	Tuesday, September 22	1 month, 1 week
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	1 month, 1 week
First day of Sukkot	Saturday, September 26	1 month, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in Canada?

Benin currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in Canada including Ottawa, Moncton, Montreal and Quebec.

2 - Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Benin?

Canadian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Benin. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Benin in Canada for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Beninese embassies in Canada?

The Beninese representative offices in Canada will be closed in observance of the following Canadian and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:

Assumption of Mary (CA & BJ) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (3 days, 22 hours)

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