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This is a list ofholidays inBenin.
| Date | English name |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day[1] |
| Second Friday in January | Vaudoun Day |
| May 1 | Labour Day |
| Monday afterEaster | Easter Monday |
| 40 days afterEaster | Ascension Day |
| Monday afterPentecost | Whit Monday |
| August 1 | Independence Day |
| August 15 | Assumption Day |
| November 1 | All Saints' Day |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
The following holidaysare public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, according to its corresponding calendar, and thus hasno set date. In order in which they occur:
| English name | Local name | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Adha | Tabaski | 10Dhu al-Hijjah | Feast of Sacrifice |
| Prophet's Birthday | Maouloud | 12Rabi' al-awwal | CelebratesMuhammad's Birthday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Korité | 1Shawwal | Celebrates end ofRamadan |
