Mauritania Public Holidays 2026

January

New Year's Day

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

February

Ramadan Start

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

Observance

March

Wed10

Eid ul-Fitr

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.

Public Holiday

April

Mon24

Eid ul-Fitr Holiday

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.

Public Holiday

May

Fri1

Labor Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday

Sat1

Labor Day / May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday

Mon25

Africa Day

Africa Day is a public holiday in Mauritania

Public Holiday

Wed27

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

Public Holiday

June

Sun6

Muharram/Islamic New Year

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.

Public Holiday

Wed17

Muharram

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.

Public Holiday

July

Fri23

Eid ul Adha Holiday

Eid ul Adha Holiday is a public holiday in Mauritania

Public Holiday

August

Sun15

Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)

Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

Wed26

Milad un Nabi

Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

November

Sat28

Independence Day

Independence Day is a public holiday in Mauritania

Public Holiday

Fri29

Independence Day Holiday

Independence Day Holiday is a public holiday in Mauritania

Public Holiday