Mauritius public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Mauritius): Divali, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 15
- On a weekend
- 6
- Long weekends
- 4
Mauritius public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| February 1 | Sunday | Abolition of Slavery |
| February 1 | Sunday | Thaipoosam Cavadee |
| February 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratree |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Chinese Spring Festival |
| March 12 | Thursday | National Day |
| March 19 | Thursday | Ugadi |
| March 21 | Saturday | Eid-Ul-Fitr |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| September 16 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| November 2 | Monday | Arrival of Indentured Labourers |
| November 8 | Sunday | Divali |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off
- February 14 – February 174 days off · if you take Monday February 16 off
- March 12 – March 154 days off · if you take Friday March 13 off
- March 19 – March 224 days off · if you take Friday March 20 off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- October 31 – November 23 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Mauritius have in 2026?
Mauritius has 15 public holidays in 2026; 6 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Mauritius?
Next public holiday (Mauritius): Divali, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 4 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Mauritius has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.