Public Holidays in Benin in 2024
This page contains a national calendar of all 2024 public holidays for Benin. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Benin. Discover What Day is Today April 26th in Benin. Upcoming Holidays in Benin
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Benin January 1, Monday |
National |
| Vodoun Festival | Benin January 10, Wednesday |
National |
| Day of Remembrance | Benin January 16, Tuesday |
Observance |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Benin February 28, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Benin March 8, Friday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Benin March 20, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Easter Monday | Benin April 1, Monday |
National |
| Korité | Benin April 10, Wednesday |
National |
| Labour Day | Benin May 1, Wednesday |
National |
| Ascension Day | Benin May 9, Thursday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Benin May 12, Sunday |
Observance |
| Whit Monday | Benin May 20, Monday |
National |
| Father's Day | Benin June 16, Sunday |
Observance |
| Tabaski | Benin June 17, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | Benin June 20, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Independence Day | Benin August 1, Thursday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Benin August 15, Thursday |
National |
| Maouloud | Benin September 16, Monday |
National |
| September Equinox | Benin September 22, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| All Saints' Day | Benin November 1, Friday |
National |
| December Solstice | Benin December 21, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | Benin December 25, Wednesday |
National |
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