Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Benin in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Jan 10 | Friday | Vodoun Festival | Public Holiday |
| Jan 16 | Thursday | Day of Remembrance | National Day |
| Feb 28 | Friday | People's Sovereignty Day | National Day |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | Women's Day | National Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 21 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Korité | Public Holiday |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| Jun 20 | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Tabaski | Public Holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | Maouloud | Public Holiday |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
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