Public Holidays in Mauritius
Mauritius observes 15 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Mauritius
- Ganesh ChaturthiWednesday, September 16, 2026
- All Saints' DaySunday, November 1, 2026
- Arrival of Indentured LabourersMonday, November 2, 2026
- DivaliSunday, November 8, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday | Public |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Abolition of Slavery | Public |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Thaipoosam Cavadee | Public |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratree | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese Spring Festival | Public |
| Mar 12 | Thursday | National Day | Public |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Ugadi | Public |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid-Ul-Fitr | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| Sep 16 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Monday | Arrival of Indentured Labourers | Public |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Divali | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
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