Mauritius Public Holidays
Public holidays are listed here.
(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given below are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last up to several days, depending on the region.
(b) Hindu festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and it is not possible to forecast the date of their occurrence exactly.
2026
January
01
New Year's Day
Start date:
1 January 2026
February
01
Abolition of Slavery Day
Start date:
1 February 2026
February
01
Thaipoosam Cavadee
Start date:
1 February 2026
February
15
Maha Shivaratri
Start date:
15 February 2026
February
17
Chinese New Year
Start date:
17 February 2026
March
12
National Day
Start date:
12 March 2026
March
20
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
Start date:
20 March 2026
March
29
Ougadi
Start date:
29 March 2026
May
01
Labour Day
Start date:
1 May 2026
August
31
Ganesh Chaturthi
Start date:
31 August 2026
November
01
All Saint's Day
Start date:
1 November 2026
November
02
Anniversary of the Arrival of Indentured Labourers
Start date:
2 November 2026
November
08
Diwali (Festival of Lights)
Start date:
8 November 2026
December
25
Christmas Day
Start date:
25 December 2026
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