Public holidays in Benin
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This is a list of holidays in Benin.
Public holidays
[edit]| Date | English Name |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day[1] |
| January 10 | Vodoun Day |
| May 1 | Labour Day |
| Monday after Easter | Easter Monday |
| Forty days after Easter | Ascension Day |
| August 1 | Independence Day |
| August 15 | Assumption Day |
| November 1 | All Saints' Day |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
Movable holidays
[edit]The following holidays are public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, according to its corresponding calendar, and thus has no set date. In order in which they occur:
| English Name | Local Name | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Adha | Tabaski | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah | Feast of Sacrifice |
| Prophet's Birthday | Maouloud | 12 Rabi' al-awwal | Celebrates Muhammad's Birthday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Korité | 1 Shawwal | Celebrates end of Ramadan |
References
[edit]- ^ "Holidays and observances in Benin in 2020". www.timeanddate.com. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
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