This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Benin in 2029. 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 |
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New Year | Benin January 1 2029, Monday |
National |
Vodoun Festival | Benin January 10 2029, Wednesday |
National |
Day of Remembrance | Benin January 16 2029, Tuesday |
Observance |
Korité | Benin February 15 2029, Thursday |
National |
People's Sovereignty Day | Benin February 28 2029, Wednesday |
Observance |
Women's Day | Benin March 8 2029, Thursday |
Observance |
March Equinox | Benin March 20 2029, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
Easter Monday | Benin April 2 2029, Monday |
National |
Tabaski | Benin April 24 2029, Tuesday |
National |
Labour Day | Benin May 1 2029, Tuesday |
National |
Ascension Day | Benin May 10 2029, Thursday |
National |
Mother's Day | Benin May 13 2029, Sunday |
Observance |
Whit Monday | Benin May 21 2029, Monday |
National |
Father's Day | Benin June 17 2029, Sunday |
Observance |
June Solstice | Benin June 21 2029, Thursday |
Seasonal |
Maouloud | Benin July 24 2029, Tuesday |
National |
Independence Day | Benin August 1 2029, Wednesday |
National |
Assumption of Mary | Benin August 15 2029, Wednesday |
National |
September Equinox | Benin September 22 2029, Saturday |
Seasonal |
All Saints' Day | Benin November 1 2029, Thursday |
National |
December Solstice | Benin December 21 2029, Friday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Day | Benin December 25 2029, Tuesday |
National |