Benin Holidays 2021 and Observances 2021
| Date | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January, Friday | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 10 January, Sunday | Vodoun Festival | Public Holiday |
| 16 January, Saturday | Day of Remembrance | National Holiday |
| 28 February, Sunday | People’s Sovereignty Day | National Day |
| 8 March, Monday | Women’s Day | National Day |
| 5 April, Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 1 May, Saturday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| 9 May, Sunday | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 13 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 13 May, Thursday | Korité | Public Holiday |
| 24 May, Monday | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 20 June, Sunday | Father’s Day | Observance |
| 20 July, Tuesday | Tabaski | Public Holiday |
| 1 August, Sunday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 August, Sunday | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 19 October, Tuesday | Maouloud | Public Holiday |
| 1 November, Monday | All Saint’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 December, Saturday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |