National holidays of Benin in 2021
This page contains a calendar of all 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Jan. 1, 2021 | New Year | |
| Sunday | Jan. 10, 2021 | Vodoun Festival | |
| Saturday | Jan. 16, 2021 | Day of Remembrance | |
| Sunday | Feb. 28, 2021 | People's Sovereignty Day | |
| Monday | March 8, 2021 | Women's Day | |
| Saturday | March 20, 2021 | March Equinox | |
| Monday | April 5, 2021 | Easter Monday | |
| Saturday | May 1, 2021 | Labour Day | |
| Sunday | May 9, 2021 | Mother's Day | |
| Thursday | May 13, 2021 | Ascension Day | |
| Thursday | May 13, 2021 | Korité | |
| Monday | May 24, 2021 | Whit Monday | |
| Sunday | June 20, 2021 | Father's Day | |
| Monday | June 21, 2021 | June Solstice | |
| Tuesday | July 20, 2021 | Tabaski | |
| Sunday | Aug. 1, 2021 | Independence Day | |
| Sunday | Aug. 15, 2021 | Assumption of Mary | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 22, 2021 | September Equinox | |
| Tuesday | Oct. 19, 2021 | Maouloud | |
| Monday | Nov. 1, 2021 | All Saints' Day | |
| Tuesday | Dec. 21, 2021 | December Solstice | |
| Saturday | Dec. 25, 2021 | Christmas Day |
Public Holidays
- Benin public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries