This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Benin in 2036. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Benin.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type | 
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Benin  January 1 2036, Tuesday  | 
      National | 
| Vodoun Festival | Benin  January 10 2036, Thursday  | 
      National | 
| Day of Remembrance | Benin  January 16 2036, Wednesday  | 
      Observance | 
| Tabaski | Benin  February 8 2036, Friday  | 
      National | 
| People's Sovereignty Day | Benin  February 28 2036, Thursday  | 
      Observance | 
| Women's Day | Benin  March 8 2036, Saturday  | 
      Observance | 
| March Equinox | Benin  March 20 2036, Thursday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| Easter Monday | Benin  April 14 2036, Monday  | 
      National | 
| Labour Day | Benin  May 1 2036, Thursday  | 
      National | 
| Maouloud | Benin  May 8 2036, Thursday  | 
      National | 
| Mother's Day | Benin  May 11 2036, Sunday  | 
      Observance | 
| Ascension Day | Benin  May 22 2036, Thursday  | 
      National | 
| Whit Monday | Benin  June 2 2036, Monday  | 
      National | 
| Father's Day | Benin  June 15 2036, Sunday  | 
      Observance | 
| June Solstice | Benin  June 20 2036, Friday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| Independence Day | Benin  August 1 2036, Friday  | 
      National | 
| Assumption of Mary | Benin  August 15 2036, Friday  | 
      National | 
| September Equinox | Benin  September 22 2036, Monday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| All Saints' Day | Benin  November 1 2036, Saturday  | 
      National | 
| Korité | Benin  November 20 2036, Thursday  | 
      National | 
| December Solstice | Benin  December 21 2036, Sunday  | 
      Seasonal | 
| Christmas Day | Benin  December 25 2036, Thursday  | 
      National |