Benin Public Holidays
Searching for the national holidays in Benin? All public holidays in Benin are treated like Sundays. This means that most of the Benin employees have a day off and all schools are closed on these office holidays. If you are planning a trip to Benin and want to know what the national and regional holidays are, check the details in the tables below.
List of Official Holidays in Benin for Year 2020
| # | Date | Holiday Name | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | Wednesday | |
| 2 | Traditional Day | Friday | |
| 3 | Easter Monday | Monday | |
| 4 | Labour Day | Friday | |
| 5 | Ascension Day | Thursday | |
| 6 | Korité | Sunday | |
| 7 | Whit Monday | Monday | |
| 8 | Tabaski | Friday | |
| 9 | Independence Day | Saturday | |
| 10 | Assumption Day | Saturday | |
| 11 | Prophet’s Birthday | Thursday | |
| 12 | All Saints’ Day | Sunday | |
| 13 | Christmas Day | Friday |
List of Official Holidays in Benin for Year 2021
| # | Date | Holiday Name | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year’s Day | Friday | |
| 2 | Traditional Day | Sunday | |
| 3 | Easter Monday | Monday | |
| 4 | Labour Day | Saturday | |
| 5 | Ascension Day | Thursday | |
| 6 | Korité | Thursday | |
| 7 | Whit Monday | Monday | |
| 8 | Tabaski | Tuesday | |
| 9 | Independence Day | Sunday | |
| 10 | Assumption Day | Sunday | |
| 11 | Prophet’s Birthday | Tuesday | |
| 12 | All Saints’ Day | Monday | |
| 13 | Christmas Day | Saturday |
