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United States Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Marina Avenue, 01 Bp 2012, Cotonou, Benin
Phone: (229) 21 30 06 50
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Beninese and U.S. holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Day for the Abolition of Slavery | Tuesday, December 02 | 0 minutes |
| International Day of Persons with Disabilities | Wednesday, December 03 | 13 minutes |
| World Soil Day | Friday, December 05 | 2 days |
| St Nicholas Day | Saturday, December 06 | 3 days |
| International Civil Aviation Day | Sunday, December 07 | 4 days |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 5 days |
| World Genocide Commemoration Day | Tuesday, December 09 | 6 days |
| Human Rights Day | Wednesday, December 10 | 1 week |
| International Mountain Day | Thursday, December 11 | 1 week, 1 day |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for United States?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Benin?
The U.S. representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and U.S. holidays in 2025/2024:
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery (US) Tue, Dec 02, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Benin
Washington D.C., United States time is 8:00 hours behind Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
17:46PMTuesday, December 02, 2025
Washington D.C., United States
09:46AMTuesday, December 02, 2025