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.

Hindu Holiday

Thu19

Ougadi

Ougadi is a public holiday in Mauritius

Public Holiday

May

Fri1

Labour Day

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

Public Holiday

Sun31

Mother's Day

Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.

Observance

June

Sun21

Father's Day

Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.

Observance

August

Sat9

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.

Hindu Holiday

Sat15

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.

Public Holiday

Fri15

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.

Hindu Holiday

September

Wed16

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days.

Public Holiday