| Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Tuesday, January 01, 2013 |
| Traditional Day Benin | Thursday, January 10, 2013 |
| Milad un Nabi | Thursday, January 24, 2013 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 01, 2013 |
| Labour Day Benin | Wednesday, May 01, 2013 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 09, 2013 |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 20, 2013 |
| Independence Day Benin | Thursday, August 01, 2013 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Thursday, August 08, 2013 |
| Assumption | Thursday, August 15, 2013 |
| Tabaski | Tuesday, October 15, 2013 |
| Armed Forces Day | Saturday, October 26, 2013 |
| All Saints’ Day | Friday, November 01, 2013 |
| National Day Benin | Saturday, November 30, 2013 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 2013 |
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Bank Holidays in Benin
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on May 16, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: September 27, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Benin’s bank holidays in 2013 reflected a mix of national, religious and cultural observances.
- Fixed-date holidays included New Year’s Day, Labour Day, Independence Day, Assumption Day, All Saints’ Day and Christmas.
- Movable religious holidays included Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Eid al‑Fitr, Eid al‑Adha and Milad un Nabi.
- Traditional cultural observance included ‘Traditional Day’ on January 10, aligned with Vodoun Festival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was ‘Traditional Day’ in Benin’s 2013 holiday calendar?
Traditional Day on January 10, 2013 was the Vodoun Festival, a public holiday celebrating Benin’s traditional religion.
Which religious holidays in 2013 were movable in Benin?
Movable religious holidays in 2013 included Easter Monday (April 1), Ascension Day (May 9), Whit Monday (May 20), Eid al‑Fitr (August 8), Eid al‑Adha/Tabaski (October 15) and Milad un Nabi (January 24).
Which fixed public holidays fell on the same calendar date each year?
Fixed holidays in 2013 included New Year’s Day (January 1), Labour Day (May 1), Independence Day (August 1), Assumption Day (August 15), All Saints’ Day (November 1), National Day (November 30) and Christmas Day (December 25).
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