This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Benin in 2031. 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 2031, Wednesday |
National |
Vodoun Festival | Benin January 10 2031, Friday |
National |
Day of Remembrance | Benin January 16 2031, Thursday |
Observance |
Korité | Benin January 25 2031, Saturday |
National |
People's Sovereignty Day | Benin February 28 2031, Friday |
Observance |
Women's Day | Benin March 8 2031, Saturday |
Observance |
March Equinox | Benin March 20 2031, Thursday |
Seasonal |
Tabaski | Benin April 3 2031, Thursday |
National |
Easter Monday | Benin April 14 2031, Monday |
National |
Labour Day | Benin May 1 2031, Thursday |
National |
Mother's Day | Benin May 11 2031, Sunday |
Observance |
Ascension Day | Benin May 22 2031, Thursday |
National |
Whit Monday | Benin June 2 2031, Monday |
National |
Father's Day | Benin June 15 2031, Sunday |
Observance |
June Solstice | Benin June 21 2031, Saturday |
Seasonal |
Maouloud | Benin July 2 2031, Wednesday |
National |
Independence Day | Benin August 1 2031, Friday |
National |
Assumption of Mary | Benin August 15 2031, Friday |
National |
September Equinox | Benin September 23 2031, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
All Saints' Day | Benin November 1 2031, Saturday |
National |
December Solstice | Benin December 22 2031, Monday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Day | Benin December 25 2031, Thursday |
National |