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Benin Embassy in Moscow, Russia

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Uspenskiy Lane, 7 Moscow Russia

Phone: +7 495 699-29-23 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Old New Year	Wednesday, January 14	1 day, 2 hours
Day of Remembrance	Friday, January 16	3 days, 2 hours
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 month
Ramadan starts	Wednesday, February 18	1 month
Defender of the Fatherland Day	Monday, February 23	1 month, 1 week
Special Operations Forces Day	Friday, February 27	1 month, 2 weeks
People's Sovereignty Day	Saturday, February 28	1 month, 2 weeks
International Women's Day	Sunday, March 08	1 month, 3 weeks
International Women's Day	Monday, March 09	1 month, 3 weeks
Lailat al-Qadr	Sunday, March 15	2 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

Benin currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Russia including and Moscow.

2 - Do Russian citizens need a visa for Benin?

Russian 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 Russia for further instructions.

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

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

Old New Year (RU) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (1 day, 6 hours)

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Porto Novo, Benin time is 2:00 hours behind Moscow, Russia

Moscow, Russia 17:27^PMMonday, January 12, 2026

Porto Novo, Benin 15:27^PMMonday, January 12, 2026