Benin has a total of 24 holidays in 2036. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year
Tuesday, January 1, 2036 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day Off for Vodoun Festival
Thursday, January 10, 2036 Day Off for Vodoun Festival is a public holiday in Benin
Vodoun Festival
Friday, January 11, 2036 Vodoun Festival is a public holiday in Benin
Day of Remembrance
Wednesday, January 16, 2036 Day of Remembrance is a national day in Benin
Tabaski
Friday, February 8, 2036 Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
People's Sovereignty Day
Thursday, February 28, 2036 People's Sovereignty Day is a national day in Benin
Women's Day
Saturday, March 8, 2036 Women's Day is a national day in Benin
March Equinox
Thursday, March 20, 2036 March Equinox in Benin (Porto Novo)
Easter Monday
Monday, April 14, 2036 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour Day
Thursday, May 1, 2036 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Maouloud
Thursday, May 8, 2036 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 11, 2036 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 22, 2036 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Whit Monday
Monday, June 2, 2036 Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Father's Day
Sunday, June 15, 2036 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Friday, June 20, 2036 June Solstice in Benin (Porto Novo)
Independence Day
Friday, August 1, 2036 Independence Day is a public holiday in Benin
Assumption of Mary
Friday, August 15, 2036 The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
September Equinox
Monday, September 22, 2036 September Equinox in Benin (Porto Novo)
Ramadan Start
Tuesday, October 21, 2036 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
All Saints' Day
Saturday, November 1, 2036 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Korité
Thursday, November 20, 2036 Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
December Solstice
Sunday, December 21, 2036 December Solstice in Benin (Porto Novo)
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2036 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
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