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Benin Embassy and Consulates in United States

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

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Washington Los Angeles Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Benin Embassy in Washington, United States

2124 Kalorama Rd Nw, Washington, Dc 20008, United States

Phone: +1 2022326656 Working hours: Close now

Benin Consulate General in Los Angeles, United States

9111 S. La Cienega Blvd, Suite 204 90301 - Inglewood - California Usa

Phone: +1-310-6413688 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Tisha B'Av	Thursday, July 23	10 hours, 24 minutes
Pioneer Day	Friday, July 24	1 day, 10 hours
Parents' Day	Sunday, July 26	3 days, 10 hours
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day	Monday, July 27	4 days, 10 hours
World Hepatitis Day	Tuesday, July 28	5 days, 10 hours
World Day against Trafficking in Persons	Thursday, July 30	1 week
Colorado Day	Saturday, August 01	1 week, 2 days
Coast Guard Birthday	Tuesday, August 04	1 week, 5 days
Purple Heart Day	Friday, August 07	2 weeks, 1 day
International Day of the World's Indigenous People	Sunday, August 09	2 weeks, 3 days

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

Benin currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United States including Washington and Los Angeles.

2 - Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Benin?

U.S. 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 States for further instructions.

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

The Beninese representative offices in United States will be closed in observance of the following U.S. and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:

Tisha B'Av (US) Thu, Jul 23, 2026 (23 hours, 25 minutes)

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Visa Information

Beninese visa requirements for U.S. citizens

Time in Benin vs United States

Porto Novo, Benin time is 7:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C., United States

Washington D.C., United States 00:35^AMWednesday, July 22, 2026

Porto Novo, Benin 07:35^AMWednesday, July 22, 2026