Holidays in Benin in 2028
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Benin in 2028. 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 2028, Saturday |
National |
| Vodoun Festival | Benin January 10 2028, Monday |
National |
| Day of Remembrance | Benin January 16 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Korité | Benin February 27 2028, Sunday |
National |
| People's Sovereignty Day | Benin February 28 2028, Monday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | Benin March 8 2028, Wednesday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | Benin March 20 2028, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Easter Monday | Benin April 17 2028, Monday |
National |
| Labour Day | Benin May 1 2028, Monday |
National |
| Tabaski | Benin May 5 2028, Friday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Benin May 14 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | Benin May 25 2028, Thursday |
National |
| Whit Monday | Benin June 5 2028, Monday |
National |
| Father's Day | Benin June 18 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | Benin June 20 2028, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Independence Day | Benin August 1 2028, Tuesday |
National |
| Maouloud | Benin August 3 2028, Thursday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Benin August 15 2028, Tuesday |
National |
| September Equinox | Benin September 22 2028, Friday |
Seasonal |
| All Saints' Day | Benin November 1 2028, Wednesday |
National |
| December Solstice | Benin December 21 2028, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | Benin December 25 2028, Monday |
National |
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