This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Benin in United States. The information contained in this site is provided for reference purposes only.

Benin Embassy and Consulates in United States

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

Table of contents

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 (Open in 6 hours 20 minutes)

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 (Open in 6 hours 20 minutes)

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
International Youth Day	Wednesday, August 12	7 hours, 49 minutes
Assumption of Mary	Saturday, August 15	3 days, 7 hours
Bennington Battle Day	Sunday, August 16	4 days, 7 hours
Bennington Battle Day	Monday, August 17	5 days, 7 hours
National Aviation Day	Wednesday, August 19	1 week
Senior Citizens Day	Friday, August 21	1 week, 2 days
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition	Sunday, August 23	1 week, 4 days
The Prophet's Birthday	Wednesday, August 26	2 weeks

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:

International Youth Day (US) Wed, Aug 12, 2026 (20 hours, 50 minutes)

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment on this page

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 03:10^AMTuesday, August 11, 2026

Porto Novo, Benin 10:10^AMTuesday, August 11, 2026