Public Holidays in Mauritania 2026
10 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Mauritania's national calendar is predominantly Islamic, with fixed civic holidays for Labour Day, Africa Day and Independence Day.
Mauritania Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Moon |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday Moon |
| Nov 28 | Saturday | Independence Day |
* 2027 Islamic dates are provisional and may shift after official religious confirmation.
Islamic Holidays and Independence 2026
Eid al-Adha creates a multi-day national holiday period. Independence Day is fixed on 28 November.
Holiday Rules in Mauritania
Islamic holidays follow the Hijri calendar and require confirmation. Fixed civic holidays stay on their Gregorian dates.
Mauritania Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 28 November.
- Africa Day is 25 May.
- Eid al-Adha spans multiple public-holiday days.
- Mauritania remains on UTC+0 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mauritania Independence Day?
It is observed on 28 November.
How long is Eid al-Adha in 2026?
Published calendars list three public-holiday days from 27 to 29 May.
Why are 2027 Islamic dates provisional?
They depend on the lunar calendar and official confirmation.
Does Mauritania use daylight saving time?
No. Mauritania remains on UTC+0.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Government-hosted legal text listing the national and religious holidays covered by labour rules.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: statutory, government-hosted or institutional legal material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.