Benin Embassy and Consulates in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Benin Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following DR Congo and Beninese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Martyrs of Independence Day | Saturday, January 03 | 1 day, 12 hours |
| Martyrs of Independence Day | Sunday, January 04 | 2 days, 12 hours |
| Vodoun Festival | Saturday, January 10 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination | Saturday, January 17 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Saturday, February 28 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 2 months |
1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Benin currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Democratic Republic of the Congo including and Kinshasa.
2 - Do DR Congo citizens need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of Democratic Republic of the Congo (holders of regular passports) can travel to Benin for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Beninese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Beninese embassies in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The Beninese representative offices in Democratic Republic of the Congo will be closed in observance of the following DR Congo and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year (BJ & CD) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Benin vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
Porto Novo, Benin time is is same date and time Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo