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Public in Benin
Day of Remembrance in Benin
National day of remembrance
Quick Facts
Holiday Type
Classification in Benin
Public
About Day of Remembrance
National day of remembrance
A day to honor and remember those who have passed away.
Commemorates the victims of the 1990 Benin coup d'état
Practical Information in Benin
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Benin
Established to commemorate the deceased and celebrate life.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1953 Egyptian Premier General Naguib disbands all political parties.
- 1970 Muammar Gaddafi takes over rule of Libya four months after leading a coup against the monarchy.
- 2006 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is sworn in as Liberia's president, becoming Africa's first female elected head of state.
- 2012 The Mali War begins when Tuareg militias start fighting the Malian government for independence.
Historical Timeline
2026
Last observed in Benin
🇧🇯Final celebration recorded in Benin
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Benin
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Benin
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: January 16, 2024