Office of the Embassy of Canada, in Cotonou, Benin
We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in Benin.
Services and information
Citizenship services
Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.
Notarial services
Have your documents certified and authenticated.
Passport services
Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Office closures
These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency. Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is always available 24/7.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year |
| 2026-01-08 | Vodoun day 1 |
| 2026-01-09 | Vodoun day 2 |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday |
| 2026-05-14 | Ascension |
| 2026-05-18 | Victoria Day |
| 2026-05-25 | Pentecost Monday |
| 2026-07-01 | Canada Day |
| 2026-08-03 | Civic day |
| 2026-09-07 | Labour Day |
| 2026-09-30 | National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Canada) |
| 2026-10-12 | Thanksgiving |
| 2026-11-11 | Memorial day |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-28 | Boxing Day |
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