Mauritius public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Mauritius. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 2, 2026 | Friday | Day after New Year's Day |
| February 1, 2026 | Sunday | Abolition of Slavery |
| February 2, 2026 | Monday | Thaipoosam Cavadee |
| February 15, 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratree |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese Spring Festival |
| March 12, 2026 | Thursday | Independence and Republic Day |
| March 19, 2026 | Thursday | Ougadi |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr (estimated) |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| November 2, 2026 | Monday | Arrival of Indentured Labourers |
| November 8, 2026 | Sunday | Divali |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 2, 2027 | Saturday | Day after New Year's Day |
| January 22, 2027 | Friday | Thaipoosam Cavadee |
| February 1, 2027 | Monday | Abolition of Slavery |
| February 6, 2027 | Saturday | Chinese Spring Festival |
| March 6, 2027 | Saturday | Maha Shivaratree |
| March 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Fitr (estimated) |
| March 12, 2027 | Friday | Independence and Republic Day |
| April 7, 2027 | Wednesday | Ougadi |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| September 4, 2027 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| October 29, 2027 | Friday | Divali |
| November 1, 2027 | Monday | All Saints' Day |
| November 2, 2027 | Tuesday | Arrival of Indentured Labourers |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Mauritius have in 2026?
15 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Mauritius?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Mauritius holiday?
Arrival of Indentured Labourers on Monday, November 2, 2026.
How do I check Mauritius business days in code?
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