World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Mauritius, 2026
Holiday dates15vs 2025: +0
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank67 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Fri | Day after New Year's Day |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Abolition of Slavery |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Mon | Thaipusam |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Maha Shivaratri |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Tue | Chinese Spring Festival |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Thu | Independence and Republic Day |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Thu | Ugadi |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Assumption Day |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Mon | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Mon | Arrival of Indentured Laborers |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Diwali |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 4, 2026 | 4 days | New Year's Day・Day after New Year's Day |
| Jan 31, 2026 – Feb 2, 2026 | 3 days | Abolition of Slavery・Thaipusam |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | 3 days | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026 | 3 days | Arrival of Indentured Laborers |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Assumption Day
- + Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
- − All Saints' Day
- − Eid al-Fitr
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.