Mayotte has a total of 22 holidays in 2023. 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, 2023	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Mi'raj	Saturday, February 18, 2023	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.
March Equinox	Monday, March 20, 2023	March Equinox in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
Ramadan Start	Friday, March 24, 2023	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Easter Monday	Monday, April 10, 2023	Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Eid al-Fitr	Saturday, April 22, 2023	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.
Abolition Day	Thursday, April 27, 2023	Abolition Day is a public holiday in Mayotte
Labour Day	Monday, May 1, 2023	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, 2023	Victory Day is a optional holiday in Mayotte
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 18, 2023	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, May 28, 2023	Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday	Monday, May 29, 2023	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, 2023	June Solstice in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
Eid al-Adha	Thursday, June 29, 2023	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.
French National Day	Friday, July 14, 2023	French National Day is a optional holiday in Mayotte
Assumption of Mary	Tuesday, August 15, 2023	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.
September Equinox	Saturday, September 23, 2023	September Equinox in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
The Prophet's Birthday	Thursday, September 28, 2023	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
All Saints' Day	Wednesday, November 1, 2023	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Armistice Day	Saturday, November 11, 2023	Armistice Day is a optional holiday in Mayotte
December Solstice	Friday, December 22, 2023	December Solstice in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
Christmas Day	Monday, December 25, 2023	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.