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Denmark Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Denmark Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Les Cocotiers B.P. 04-1223 Cotonou Benin
Phone: +229 21 303 862
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Denmark may close on the following Beninese and Danish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Great Prayer Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 2 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month |
| Tabaski | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Constitution Day | Friday, June 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Danish Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Denmark currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Denmark. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Denmark in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Danish embassies in Benin?
The Danish representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Danish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Great Prayer Day (DK & DK) Fri, May 01, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in Denmark vs Benin
Copenhagen, Denmark time is 1:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
22:27PMSunday, April 19, 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark
23:27PMSunday, April 19, 2026