Benin’s National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has published the electoral calendar for the 2026 general elections.
Voter roll verification will take place from October 15 to 29, 2025, while presidential hopefuls can submit applications between October 10 and 14.
The provisional list of candidates is due on October 26, with the final list to be published on October 31.
The first round of the presidential election is set for April 12, 2026, with results expected on April 14. If required, a second round will be held on May 10, with results announced on May 12.
