Holidays in Benin in 2036

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