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 |
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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 |