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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
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
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
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
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
