National holidays of Benin in 2023
This page contains a calendar of all 2023 public holidays for Benin. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Jan. 1, 2023 | New Year | |
| Tuesday | Jan. 10, 2023 | Vodoun Festival | |
| Monday | Jan. 16, 2023 | Day of Remembrance | |
| Tuesday | Feb. 28, 2023 | People's Sovereignty Day | |
| Wednesday | March 8, 2023 | Women's Day | |
| Monday | March 20, 2023 | March Equinox | |
| Monday | April 10, 2023 | Easter Monday | |
| Saturday | April 22, 2023 | Korité | |
| Monday | May 1, 2023 | Labour Day | |
| Sunday | May 14, 2023 | Mother's Day | |
| Thursday | May 18, 2023 | Ascension Day | |
| Monday | May 29, 2023 | Whit Monday | |
| Sunday | June 18, 2023 | Father's Day | |
| Wednesday | June 21, 2023 | June Solstice | |
| Thursday | June 29, 2023 | Tabaski | |
| Tuesday | Aug. 1, 2023 | Independence Day | |
| Tuesday | Aug. 15, 2023 | Assumption of Mary | |
| Saturday | Sept. 23, 2023 | September Equinox | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 27, 2023 | Maouloud | |
| Wednesday | Nov. 1, 2023 | All Saints' Day | |
| Friday | Dec. 22, 2023 | December Solstice | |
| Monday | Dec. 25, 2023 | Christmas Day |
Public Holidays
- Benin public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries