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January
01
Thursday
New Year
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
02
Friday
New Year (Day 2)
New Year (Day 2) is a public holiday in Mauritius
01/02/2026
February
01
Sunday
Abolition of Slavery
Abolition of Slavery is a public holiday in Mauritius
02/01/2026
01
Sunday
Thaipoosam Cavadee
Thaipoosam Cavadee is a public holiday in Mauritius
02/01/2026
15
Sunday
Maha Shivaratree
Maha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation.
02/15/2026
17
Tuesday
Chinese Spring Festival
Chinese Spring Festival is a public holiday in Mauritius
02/17/2026
18
Wednesday
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
02/18/2026
March
12
Thursday
National Day
National Day is a public holiday in Mauritius
03/12/2026
19
Thursday
Ougadi
Ougadi is a public holiday in Mauritius
03/19/2026
20
Friday
Eid al-Fitr
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.
03/20/2026
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Mauritius (Port Louis)
03/20/2026
May
01
Friday
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
31
Sunday
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
05/31/2026
June
21
Sunday
Father's Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
06/21/2026
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Mauritius (Port Louis)
06/21/2026
August
15
Saturday
Assumption of Mary
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.
08/15/2026
September
16
Wednesday
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days.
09/16/2026
23
Wednesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Mauritius (Port Louis)
09/23/2026
November
02
Monday
Arrival of Indentured Labourers
Arrival of Indentured Labourers is a public holiday in Mauritius
11/02/2026
08
Sunday
Diwali
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
11/08/2026
December
22
Tuesday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Mauritius (Port Louis)
12/22/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026