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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 3 days |
| Id el Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- Mothering Sunday (NG) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (3 days, 6 hours)
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Time in Nigeria vs Benin
Abuja, Nigeria time is is same date and time Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
17:24PMWednesday, March 11, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
17:24PMWednesday, March 11, 2026