Mayotte Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Mayotte year 2024
S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 01 Jan, Monday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
2 | 07 Feb, Wednesday | Mi'raj | Observance |
3 | 20 Mar, Wednesday | March Equinox | Season |
4 | 01 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
5 | 10 Apr, Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | Observance |
6 | 27 Apr, Saturday | Abolition Day | National holiday |
7 | 01 May, Wednesday | Labour Day | National holiday |
8 | 08 May, Wednesday | Victory Day | Observance |
9 | 09 May, Thursday | Ascension Day | Observance |
10 | 19 May, Sunday | Whit Sunday | Observance |
11 | 20 May, Monday | Whit Monday | Observance |
12 | 17 Jun, Monday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
13 | 20 Jun, Thursday | June Solstice | Season |
14 | 14 Jul, Sunday | French National Day | Observance |
15 | 15 Aug, Thursday | Assumption of Mary | Observance |
16 | 16 Sep, Monday | The Prophet's Birthday | Observance |
17 | 22 Sep, Sunday | September Equinox | Season |
18 | 01 Nov, Friday | All Saints' Day | Observance |
19 | 11 Nov, Monday | Armistice Day | Observance |
20 | 21 Dec, Saturday | December Solstice | Season |
21 | 25 Dec, Wednesday | Christmas Day | Observance |
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Mi'raj (07 Feb) : Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
Easter Monday (01 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Eid al-Fitr (10 Apr) : 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.
Abolition Day (27 Apr) : Abolition Day is a public holiday in Mayotte
Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Victory Day (08 May) : Victory Day is a optional holiday in Mayotte
Ascension Day (09 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Whit Sunday (19 May) : Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday (20 May) : Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Eid al-Adha (17 Jun) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
French National Day (14 Jul) : French National Day is a optional holiday in Mayotte
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.
The Prophet's Birthday (16 Sep) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
All Saints' Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Armistice Day (11 Nov) : Armistice Day is a optional holiday in Mayotte
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Mayotte (Mamoudzou)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.