Mauritius Public Holidays 2026
Official calendar of holidays and observances
Quick Facts
Official Holiday Calendar
New Year's Day
First day of the calendar year
Thaipoosam Cavadee
Tamil Hindu festival
Abolition of Slavery
Commemoration of the abolition of slavery
Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year celebration
Maha Shivaratree
Great Night of Shiva
National Day
Unification of Cameroon
Holi
Festival of Colors
Ugadi
Telugu New Year
Labour Day
International Workers' Day
Assumption Day
Christian feast celebrating the assumption of Mary
Ganesh Chaturthi
Birthday of Lord Ganesh
Divali
Festival of Lights
Arrival of Indentured Labourers
Commemoration of indentured laborers
Christmas Day
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus
Discover Mauritius's Rich Holiday Heritage
Your guide to African celebrations — from ancient traditions to modern observances.
Historical Timeline
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Regional Insights
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Calendar Integration
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