Benin events and festivals bring a completely new life to the people living there. Throughout the year, a large number of festivals in Benin keep the place lively. The festivals of Benin are a partial representation of the culture of the place. Given below is a substantial list of some of the events and festivals of Benin.
- The New Year brings lot of hope to the people there. January 1st is the New Year.
- On the 10th of January is the Traditional Day of Benin
- The prophet's birthday is celebrated on 31st of March
- 6th April marks the Easter day in Benin.
- Just after 3 days, it is the Easter Monday on 9th April.
- May 1st is known as the Labor Day in Benin.
- 17th May is the Ascension Day
- 28th May marks the Whit Monday
- The most important day for the people of Benin is 1st of August as it is their independence day.
- 15th August is the Assumption Day.
- Eid Al Fitr is celebrated on 13th October
- 26th October is the Armed Forces Day
- The All Saints Day is celebrated on 1st of November
- 30th November is the National Day of Benin.
- Tabaski or Eid Al Adha is celebrated on 20th December.
- People wait eagerly for the Christmas celebration on 25th December.
These were some of the Benin events and festivals that fill the calendar of Benin.
