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Benin Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
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Benin Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Madina Zayed Rue N° 12 Secteur 34 Villa 21 P.O. Box 3910 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971-2449-0999 and +971-2639-4665
Working hours: Close now (Open in 19 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following UAE and Beninese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 month |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Maouloud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 4 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year | Friday, January 01 | 6 months |
| Vodoun Festival | Sunday, January 10 | 6 months, 1 week |
| Day of Remembrance | Saturday, January 16 | 6 months, 2 weeks |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Sunday, February 28 | 7 months, 4 weeks |
| Women's Day | Monday, March 08 | 8 months, 1 week |
1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
Benin currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Arab Emirates including and Abu Dhabi.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Benin?
UAE 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 United Arab Emirates for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Beninese embassies in United Arab Emirates?
The Beninese representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (BJ) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (1 month)
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Time in Benin vs United Arab Emirates
Porto Novo, Benin time is 3:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08:41AMTuesday, June 30, 2026
Porto Novo, Benin
05:41AMTuesday, June 30, 2026