Coronavirus: Travel status Passengers are subject to medical screening at their own expense. Travel restrictions and social distancing measures have been extended indefinitely; however, domestic restrictions have been eased, and some academic activities resumed May 10. Places of worship, bars, and public transport services also resumed June 2. Other measures are in place indefinitely. Only essential travel is allowed at border crossings with neighboring countries. The land border with Togo is closed.
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When are the next National holidays in Benin?
Upcoming Holidays
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Tabaski
Jul 10, . Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. ... -
Independence Day
Aug 1, . Marks Benin gaining full independence from France on 1 August 1960 -
Assumption Day
Aug 15, . The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of ... -
Prophet's Birthday
Oct 9, . Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of ... -
All Saints' Day
Nov 1, . Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all ... -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ...
List of Holidays in Benin in 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | New Year's Day | |
| Monday | Traditional Day | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Sunday | Labour Day | |
| Tuesday | Korité | |
| Thursday | Ascension Day | |
| Monday | Whit Monday | |
| Sunday | Tabaski | |
| Monday | Independence Day | |
| Monday | Assumption Day | |
| Sunday | Prophet's Birthday | |
| Tuesday | All Saints' Day | |
| Sunday | Christmas Day |
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