Public Holidays in Mauritius 2026
15 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Mauritius has a multireligious public-holiday calendar reflecting Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Chinese traditions alongside national commemorations.
Mauritius Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Abolition of Slavery |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Thaipoosam Cavadee |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratree |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese Spring Festival |
| Mar 12 | Thursday | Independence and Republic Day |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Ugaadi |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr Moon |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Nov 2 | Monday | Arrival of Indentured Labourers |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Divali |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* Marked 2027 cultural and religious dates are provisional until the Prime Minister's Office publishes the final official list.
A Multicultural Holiday Calendar 2026
The 2026 official list includes Thaipoosam Cavadee, Maha Shivaratree, Chinese Spring Festival, Ugaadi, Eid-ul-Fitr, Ganesh Chaturthi and Divali. The government amended the 2026 Ganesh Chaturthi date to 15 September.
Holiday Rules in Mauritius
The Prime Minister's Office publishes the official annual list. Religious dates can be amended after consultation with religious and cultural organizations. Government has also announced a policy that a public holiday falling on Sunday should be followed by a Monday holiday.
Mauritius Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Day is 12 March.
- The 2026 Ganesh Chaturthi date was officially amended.
- Mauritius recognizes several Hindu, Muslim and Chinese festivals.
- Future religious dates should be checked against the official annual notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was the 2026 Ganesh Chaturthi date changed?
Yes. The Prime Minister's Office amended it to Tuesday 15 September 2026.
When is Mauritius National Day?
It is observed on 12 March.
Why are many 2027 religious dates provisional?
The official annual government list can adjust dates after consultation and calendar confirmation.
What happens when a public holiday falls on Sunday?
The government announced a policy to declare the immediately following Monday a public holiday.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official amended 2026 public-holiday notice.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.