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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 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Beninese and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 18 hours, 12 minutes |
| Lyndon Baines Johnson Day | Thursday, August 27 | 1 day, 18 hours |
| International Day against Nuclear Tests | Saturday, August 29 | 3 days, 18 hours |
| International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances | Sunday, August 30 | 4 days, 18 hours |
| International Overdose Awareness Day | Monday, August 31 | 5 days, 18 hours |
| World Sexual Health Day | Friday, September 04 | 1 week, 2 days |
| International Day of Charity | Saturday, September 05 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 07 | 1 week, 5 days |
| International Literacy Day | Tuesday, September 08 | 1 week, 6 days |
| California Admission Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 2 weeks |
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:
- The Prophet's Birthday (US & US) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (1 day)
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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
23:47PMMonday, August 24, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
16:47PMMonday, August 24, 2026