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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: Open now (Close in 7 hours 18 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Beninese and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of the Seafarer | Thursday, June 25 | 9 hours, 17 minutes |
| International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking | Friday, June 26 | 1 day, 9 hours |
| International Asteroid Day | Tuesday, June 30 | 5 days, 9 hours |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 03 | 1 week, 1 day |
| International Day of Cooperatives | Saturday, July 04 | 1 week, 2 days |
| World Population Day | Saturday, July 11 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Nathan Bedford Forrest Day | Monday, July 13 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| World Youth Skills Day | Wednesday, July 15 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
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 2026/2024:
- Day of the Seafarer (US) Thu, Jun 25, 2026 (15 hours, 18 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Benin
Washington D.C., United States time is 7:00 hours behind Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
08:42AMWednesday, June 24, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
01:42AMWednesday, June 24, 2026