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Holi in Mauritius

Name: Holi in Mauritius
Start: 2027-03-14
Location: Mauritius

Festival of Colors

Date in Mauritius March 14

Quick Facts

Lunar Calendar

Date varies based on lunar cycles

🌙 Lunar Based

Religious Holiday

Has spiritual and religious significance

hindu

Holiday Type

Classification in Mauritius

Optional

About Holi

Festival of Colors

Holi is a Hindu spring festival, also known as the festival of colours.

Hindu spring festival celebrating colors and love

Practical Information in Mauritius

Banks

Banks are closed

🏦 Closed

Schools

Educational institutions are closed

🏫 Closed

Government Offices

Government services unavailable

🏛️ Closed

Historical Significance in Mauritius

Holi originated in India, marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.

Calendar Details

Calendar Systems

hindu

Lunar Calendar Based

This holiday's date varies according to the lunar calendar, which means it falls on different dates each year in the Gregorian calendar.

🌙 Lunar Dependent 📅 Variable Date

Types of Celebration

cultural

Traditional cultural celebrations

religious

Traditional religious celebrations

Historical Timeline

2026

Last observed in Mauritius

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Final celebration recorded in Mauritius

⏰ Last Observed

Current Status in Mauritius

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Mauritius

Last observed: 2026 Optional Holiday

Date: March 14, 2024