Public holidays in Mauritius, 2026
15 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Mauritius drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Arrival of Indentured Labourers on Monday 2 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 January | New Year Holiday | Friday |
| 1 February | Abolition of Slavery | Sunday |
| 1 February | Thaipoosam Cavadee | Sunday |
| 15 February | Maha Shivaratree | Sunday |
| 17 February | Chinese Spring Festival | Tuesday |
| 12 March | National Day | Thursday |
| 19 March | Ugadi | Thursday |
| 21 March | Eid-Ul-Fitr | Saturday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 16 September | Ganesh Chaturthi | Wednesday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 2 November | Arrival of Indentured Labourers | Monday |
| 8 November | Divali | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Mauritius have in 2026?
15 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Mauritius?
Arrival of Indentured Labourers, on Monday 2 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.