Mauritius Public Holidays 2025
Mauritius observes 15 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Thursday | New Year Holiday | Public |
| Jan 29 | Wednesday | Chinese Spring Festival | Public |
| Feb 1 | Saturday | Abolition of Slavery | Public |
| Feb 11 | Tuesday | Thaipoosam Cavadee | Public |
| Feb 26 | Wednesday | Maha Shivaratree | Public |
| Mar 12 | Wednesday | National Day | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | Ugadi | Public |
| Mar 31 | Monday | Eid-Ul-Fitr | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| Aug 28 | Thursday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Public |
| Oct 20 | Monday | Divali | Public |
| Nov 1 | Saturday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Sunday | Arrival of Indentured Labourers | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Mauritius
Public holidays in Mauritius are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Mauritius have in 2025?
- Mauritius has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Mauritius?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Mauritius close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
Other years
Holidays in other countries
What time is it in Mauritius right now? Check the world clock