Mauritius Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Mauritius year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 02 Jan, Friday | New Year (Day 2) | National holiday |
| 3 | 01 Feb, Sunday | Abolition of Slavery | National holiday |
| 4 | 18 Feb, Wednesday | Ramadan Start | Observance |
| 5 | 12 Mar, Thursday | National Day | National holiday |
| 6 | 20 Mar, Friday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 7 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 8 | 01 May, Friday | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 31 May, Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 10 | 21 Jun, Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| 11 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 12 | 15 Aug, Saturday | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 13 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 14 | 02 Nov, Monday | Arrival of Indentured Labourers | National holiday |
| 15 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 16 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year (Day 2) (02 Jan) : New Year (Day 2) is a public holiday in Mauritius
Abolition of Slavery (01 Feb) : Abolition of Slavery is a public holiday in Mauritius
Ramadan Start (18 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
National Day (12 Mar) : National Day is a public holiday in Mauritius
Eid al-Fitr (20 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Mauritius (Port Louis)
Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day (31 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Father's Day (21 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Mauritius (Port Louis)
Assumption of Mary (15 Aug) : 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.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Mauritius (Port Louis)
Arrival of Indentured Labourers (02 Nov) : Arrival of Indentured Labourers is a public holiday in Mauritius
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Mauritius (Port Louis)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.