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Nigeria Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Nigeria Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Avenue De France, Marina Bp 2019 Cotonou 1 Benin
Phone: +229 301 142, +229 301 879
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 56 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Nigeria may close on the following Beninese and Nigerian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month |
| Id el Maulud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Tuesday, December 22 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 1 week |
1. How many Nigerian Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Nigeria currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of Benin (holders of regular passports) can travel to Nigeria for without having to apply or obtain a Nigerian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Nigerian embassies in Benin?
The Nigerian representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Nigerian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (BJ) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Nigeria vs Benin
Abuja, Nigeria time is is same date and time Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
04:04AMTuesday, July 14, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
04:04AMTuesday, July 14, 2026