Mauritius has a total of 16 holidays in 2028. 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
Saturday, January 1, 2028 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year (Day 2)
Sunday, January 2, 2028 New Year (Day 2) is a public holiday in Mauritius
Ramadan Start
Friday, January 28, 2028 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Abolition of Slavery
Tuesday, February 1, 2028 Abolition of Slavery is a public holiday in Mauritius
Eid al-Fitr
Sunday, February 27, 2028 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.
National Day
Sunday, March 12, 2028 National Day is a public holiday in Mauritius
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2028 March Equinox in Mauritius (Port Louis)
Labour Day
Monday, May 1, 2028 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 28, 2028 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Father's Day
Sunday, June 18, 2028 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Tuesday, June 20, 2028 June Solstice in Mauritius (Port Louis)
Assumption of Mary
Tuesday, August 15, 2028 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
Friday, September 22, 2028 September Equinox in Mauritius (Port Louis)
Arrival of Indentured Labourers
Thursday, November 2, 2028 Arrival of Indentured Labourers is a public holiday in Mauritius
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2028 December Solstice in Mauritius (Port Louis)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2028 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
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