Benin’s vodun holiday is 8 January 2027

Benin’s public holiday for the traditional religions is Friday 8 January 2027. Calendars that still say 10 January are out of date.

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Why not 10 January?

Time and Date lists Friday 8 January 2027, and lists 10 January for the years before the change. A Benin account of the 2024 law says the holiday is the second Friday of January, with the Thursday before also paid. In 2027 that Thursday is 7 January. The ceremonies people mean are in the Republic of Benin, including Ouidah.

Igue is the palace festival in Benin City, Nigeria, and it was in December. The page is not a costume brief and not a tour.

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