Mauritius Public Holidays in 2026
Mauritius has a total of 22 holidays in 2026. 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 |
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| New Year |
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year (Day 2) |
Friday, January 2, 2026 | New Year (Day 2) is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Abolition of Slavery |
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Abolition of Slavery is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Thaipoosam Cavadee |
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Thaipoosam Cavadee is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Maha Shivaratree |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 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 |
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Chinese Spring Festival is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Ramadan Start |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| National Day |
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | National Day is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Ougadi |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Ougadi is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 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. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Mauritius (Port Louis) |
| Labour Day |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | 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 31, 2026 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Father's Day |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Mauritius (Port Louis) |
| Assumption of Mary |
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 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. |
| Ganesh Chaturthi |
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 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 |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Mauritius (Port Louis) |
| Arrival of Indentured Labourers |
Monday, November 2, 2026 | Arrival of Indentured Labourers is a public holiday in Mauritius |
| Diwali |
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Mauritius (Port Louis) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
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