Benin Holidays 2029
Complete list of holidays and observances in Benin for the year 2029.
January
Mon 1
New Year
Public holiday
Thu 11
Day Off for Vodoun Festival
Public holiday
Fri 12
Vodoun Festival
Public holiday
Tue 16
Day of Remembrance
Observance
Tue 16
Ramadan Start (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
February
Thu 15
Korité (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
Wed 28
People's Sovereignty Day
Observance
March
Thu 8
Women's Day
Observance
April
Mon 2
Easter Monday
Public holiday
Tue 24
Tabaski (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
May
Tue 1
Labour Day
Public holiday
Thu 10
Ascension Day
Public holiday
Sun 13
Mother's Day
Observance
Mon 21
Whit Monday
Public holiday
June
Sun 17
Father's Day
Observance
July
Tue 24
Maouloud (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
August
Wed 1
Independence Day
Public holiday
Wed 15
Assumption of Mary
Public holiday
November
Thu 1
All Saints' Day
Public holiday
December
Tue 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday