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Public in Mauritius
Abolition of Slavery in Mauritius
Commemoration of the abolition of slavery
Quick Facts
Holiday Type
Classification in Mauritius
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Mauritius
1835
About Abolition of Slavery
Commemoration of the abolition of slavery
Commemorates the abolition of slavery in Mauritius in 1835.
Marks the end of slavery in Mauritius
Practical Information in Mauritius
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Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Mauritius
Marks the end of slavery after the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1877 (c.) St. Josephine Bakhita kidnapped by Arab slave traders in Sudan, experiencing severe trauma that erases her memory of her birth name. · Sudan
- 1966 Ahmed Sékou Touré offers Kwame Nkrumah asylum after his overthrow and declares him honorary Co-President of Guinea. · Guinea
- 1975 J. M. Kariuki targeted in a forged leaflet campaign linking him to the fictional Maskini Liberation Organisation and Nairobi bombings. · Kenya
- 1978 Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa publishes a prophetic open letter in the Daily Graphic warning Acheampong of the risk of military executions if coups continue. · Ghana
- 1985 Karimi Nduthu forms Mwakenya, a Kenyan democratic movement opposing Daniel arap Moi's rule and wealthy elite control. The group turns militant in Apri...
- 2012 A deadly riot at Port Said Stadium during an Egyptian football match leaves 74 dead and 500 injured. Masry club fans attack Ahly club supporters, lead...
Historical Timeline
1835
Instituted in Mauritius
🇲🇺Holiday officially established in Mauritius
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Mauritius
🇲🇺Final celebration recorded in Mauritius
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Mauritius
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Mauritius
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: February 1, 2024