Mauritius Public Holidays 2026
January
February
Abolition of Slavery
Abolition of Slavery is a public holiday in Mauritius
Thaipoosam Cavadee
Thaipoosam Cavadee is a public holiday in Mauritius
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Maha Shivaratree
Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.
Chinese Spring Festival
Chinese Spring Festival is a public holiday in Mauritius
March
Eid al-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.
National Day
National Day is a public holiday in Mauritius
Holi
Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days.
Ougadi
Ougadi is a public holiday in Mauritius
May
August
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister.
Assumption of Mary
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.
Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September.
November
All Saints Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Arrival of Indentured Labourers
Arrival of Indentured Labourers is a public holiday in Mauritius
Diwali
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.