Mauritius Public Holidays in 2010
Mauritius has a total of 22 holidays in 2010. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year |
Friday, January 1, 2010 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year (Day 2) |
Saturday, January 2, 2010 | New Year (Day 2) is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Abolition of Slavery |
Monday, February 1, 2010 | Abolition of Slavery is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Thaipoosam Cavadee |
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | Thaipoosam Cavadee is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Maha Shivaratree |
Friday, February 12, 2010 | Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation. |
| Chinese Spring Festival |
Friday, February 19, 2010 | Chinese Spring Festival is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Holi |
Sunday, February 28, 2010 | Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days. |
| National Day |
Friday, March 12, 2010 | National Day is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| March Equinox |
Saturday, March 20, 2010 | March Equinox in Mauritius (Port Louis) |
| Labour Day |
Saturday, May 1, 2010 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Mother's Day |
Sunday, May 30, 2010 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Father's Day |
Sunday, June 20, 2010 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 21, 2010 | June Solstice in Mauritius (Port Louis) |
| Assumption of Mary |
Sunday, August 15, 2010 | The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year. |
| Raksha Bandhan |
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 | Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister. |
| Janmashtami |
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 | Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September. |
| Ganesh Chaturthi |
Saturday, September 11, 2010 | Ganesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days. |
| September Equinox |
Thursday, September 23, 2010 | September Equinox in Mauritius (Port Louis) |
| Dussehra |
Saturday, October 16, 2010 | Dussehra is a Hindu holiday in Mauritius |
| Arrival of Indentured Labourers |
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 | Arrival of Indentured Labourers is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| December Solstice |
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 | December Solstice in Mauritius (Port Louis) |
| Christmas Day |
Saturday, December 25, 2010 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
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