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Benin Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Benin Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Abi Ishaq Al Harbi P.O. Box 94013 Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 11 229 0193 and +966 11 229 1221
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 43 minutes)
Benin Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Rabea Bint Nder Street E Cete De La Mosquee Al-Naeem District P.O. Box 55285 Jeddah 21534 Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 2-654 8148
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 43 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following Saudi Arabian and Beninese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 3 days, 19 hours |
| Arafat Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 4 days, 19 hours |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 5 days, 19 hours |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 6 days, 19 hours |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Friday, May 29 | 1 week |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Wednesday, June 17 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in Saudi Arabia?
Benin currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Saudi Arabia including Riyadh and Jeddah.
2 - Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Beninese embassies in Saudi Arabia?
The Beninese representative offices in Saudi Arabia will be closed in observance of the following Saudi Arabian and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Whit Monday (BJ) Mon, May 25, 2026 (3 days, 23 hours)
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Time in Benin vs Saudi Arabia
Porto Novo, Benin time is 2:00 hours behind Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
00:17AMThursday, May 21, 2026
Porto Novo, Benin
22:17PMWednesday, May 20, 2026