Vaudoun Day 2021 and 2022 in Benin
Vaudoun Day, also called Traditional Religions Day, is a public holiday in Benin. It is dedicated to celebrating the native-African religion of Vaudoun.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 Jan | Sun | Vaudoun Day |
| 2022 | 10 Jan | Mon | Vaudoun Day |
Every 10 January, celebrations break out all over Benin, but especially in the city of Ouidah. A goat is slaughtered to honour the spirits as the festival commences. Then there is a motley and colourful arrangement of song, dance, parades, drinking, feasting, and general merriment.
Since Vaudoun gained official status as a religion and a special day was created to celebrate it, it has attracted many new converts and a host of tourists who come to see the religious and cultural events in Ouidah every 10 January.