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Observance in Benin
Mother's Day in Benin
Day honoring mothers and rural women
Quick Facts
Holiday Type
Classification in Benin
Observance
About Mother's Day
Day honoring mothers and rural women
A day to celebrate mothers and their selfless love.
This holiday is celebrated on World Rural Women's Day
Practical Information in Benin
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Benin
Adopted from Western traditions in the 20th century.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1979 Ahmed Sékou Touré awarded the Collar of the Order of Civil Merit by Spain. · Guinea
- 1985 Hassan al-Turabi founds the National Islamic Front (NIF) following the overthrow of the Gaafar Nimeiry dictatorship. · Sudan
- 1994 Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president. · South Africa
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
Observance Holiday
Date: May 10, 2024