Mayotte has a total of 21 holidays in 2017. 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's Day
Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2017 March Equinox in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
Easter Monday
Monday, April 17, 2017 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Mi'raj
Monday, April 24, 2017 Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Abolition Day
Thursday, April 27, 2017 Abolition Day is a public holiday in Mayotte
Labour Day
Monday, May 1, 2017 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Victory Day
Monday, May 8, 2017 Victory Day is a optional holiday in Mayotte
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 25, 2017 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Whit Sunday
Sunday, June 4, 2017 Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday
Monday, June 5, 2017 Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 June Solstice in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
Eid al-Fitr
Monday, June 26, 2017 Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
French National Day
Friday, July 14, 2017 French National Day is a optional holiday in Mayotte
Assumption of Mary
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 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.
Eid al-Adha
Saturday, September 2, 2017 Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2017 September Equinox in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
All Saints' Day
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Armistice Day
Saturday, November 11, 2017 Armistice Day is a optional holiday in Mayotte
The Prophet's Birthday
Friday, December 1, 2017 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2017 December Solstice in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2017 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
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