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Benin Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

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Benin Consulate General in London, United Kingdom

3 Humber Rd, London Nw2 6Dw, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 8830 8612 Working hours: Open now (Close in 1 hours 40 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	3 days, 2 hours
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	1 week, 4 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 2 days
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday, February 17	3 weeks, 5 days
Ramadan Start	Wednesday, February 18	3 weeks, 6 days
People's Sovereignty Day	Saturday, February 28	1 month
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month, 1 week
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 1 week
Women's Day	Sunday, March 08	1 month, 2 weeks
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

Benin currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Benin?

British 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 Kingdom for further instructions.

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

The Beninese representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:

Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (3 days, 9 hours)

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London, United Kingdom 14:20^PMWednesday, January 21, 2026

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