Below you'll find 1997's official holidays for Benin. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
Benin Public Holidays 1997
Benin
There are 13 public holidays in Benin for 1997. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
When are the next Public holidays in Benin?
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-01 | Wed | New Year's Day |
| 1997-01-10 | Fri | FĂȘte du Vodoun |
| 1997-02-08 | Sat | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 1997-03-31 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 1997-04-17 | Thu | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 1997-05-01 | Thu | Labour Day |
| 1997-05-08 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| 1997-05-19 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| 1997-07-16 | Wed | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 1997-08-01 | Fri | Independence Day |
| 1997-08-15 | Fri | Assumption |
| 1997-11-01 | Sat | All Saints' Day |
| 1997-12-25 | Thu | Christmas Day |
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