The 1996 Pontins Professional was the twenty-third edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament which took place in May 1996 in Prestatyn, Wales. The tournament featured eight professional players. The quarter-final matches were contested over the best of 9 frames, the semi-final matches over the best of 11 frames, and the final over the best of 17 frames. Ken Doherty won the event for the third time, beating Nigel Bond 9–7 in the final.