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Mauritius Public Holidays
| Date | English | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year | |
| 2 January | New Year | |
| 1 February | Abolition of Slavery | |
| 12 March | National day | |
| 1 May | Labour Day | |
| 2 November | Arrival of indentured Labourers | |
| 25 December | Christmas | |
| Variable | Chinese Spring Festival | |
| Variable | Thaipoosam Cavadee | Hindu Festival |
| Variable | Maha Shivratree | Hindu Festival |
| Variable | Ugadi | Hindu Festival |
| Variable | Ratha-Yatra | Hindu Festival |
| Variable | Assumption 15 august | Public Holiday in even years |
| Variable | All Saints' Day 1 november | Public Holiday in odd years |
| Variable | Ganesh Chaturthi | Hindu Festival |
| Variable | Diwali | Hindu Festival |
| Variable | Eid ul-Fitr | Muslim Festival |
See the calendars for national Mauritius holidays year by year.
Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Mauritius holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.
Holidays, explainer
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is 1st January, the first day of the year, in the Gregorian calendar. New Year's Day is the most widely observed public holiday in the year.
Epiphany
Epiphany or Three Kings' Day, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women's rights. Commemoration of International Women's Day today ranges from being a public holiday in some countries to being largely ignored elsewhere.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Washing of the Feet and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. In some countries it is a public holiday.
Good Friday
Many countries observe Good Friday as a national holiday on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus. In most countries with christian culture it is a public holiday.
Easter Sunday
Also called Pascha (Greek, Latin or Resurrection Sunday, is a holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial. In most countries with christian culture it is a public holiday.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is a Christian holiday celebrated the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour Day
Labour Day is commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement. The holiday may also be known as May Day or International Worker's Day. In some countries it is a public holiday while in others it is ignored.
Ascension Day
The 40th day of Easter commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven 39 days after resurrection on Easter Sunday. Also known as The Feast of the Ascension, The Ascension of Jesus, Ascension Thursday and Holy Thursday. In most countries with christian culture it is a public holiday.
Whit Sunday
Also known as Pentecost is a public holiday in most countries with christian culture.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday is a public holiday in several countries on the Monday after Whitsunday. Also known as Pentecost, Whitsunday is observed fifty days after Easter. It is a public holiday in most countries with christian culture.
Corpus Christi
Catholic festival celebrated on the second Thursday after Whitsun. Corpus Christi means the Body of Christ and refers to the elements of the Eucharist also called the Holy Communion, Last Supper or Lord's Supper.
Assumption of Mary
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is a very important day in the Catholic religion. It is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ. In most countries with christian culture the day, 15th of August, is a public holiday.
All Saints' Day
All Saints’ Day is celebrated on 1 November as a commemoration day for all Christian saints.
Christmas Day
25th December will be a public holiday in most countries around the world. Christmas Day celebrates the Nativity of Jesus, the date of which according to tradition took place on 25 December 1 BC
St. Stephen's Day
Saint Stephen's Day, 26 December is the Feast of St. Stephen in Western Christianity. In commonwealth countries, the day after Christmas day is a holiday, but known as Boxing Day.
Experience Holidays On Your Mauritius Vacation!
One of the nicest ways to vacation is to experience your destination’s holidays and celebrations during your stay in the area. When you are thinking about a Mauritius vacation, you might like to consider the time-frame you have for your trip so that you can check into the possibility of being present during one or more of the island’s most special holidays.
Even though most of the festivals on Mauritius are religious in nature, the locals do welcome visitors; just remember to be duly respectful of their traditions and practices. It is sure to be an enriching experience!
Some of Mauritius’s holidays are always observed on the same dates, whereas others differ. This is a very important point to keep in mind if you want to fit a festival into your vacation plans. The best way to go about it is to check into when each holiday falls during the year you plan to visit the island.
Christmas is celebrated on Mauritius on the same date as it is observed in the United States. If you are lucky enough to be able to schedule your vacation during this time, you are certain to have an enjoyable experience.
Mauritius also observes New Year’s and All Saints Days the same as in the United States. Their Independence Day and Labor Day both differ, however, due to specifically reflecting how these holidays fit in with Mauritius.
This island’s religious holidays contain festivities which many tourists enjoy; if you can schedule one into your vacation, you will surely appreciate the once-in-a-lifetime experience.
If your trip to Mauritius will be at or near the beginning of the regular calendar year, this is the time-period that will give you the most options for experiencing a religious festival. As there are two Hindu observances as well as the Chinese Spring Festival all during the first two months of the year, your vacation will be chock-full of interesting, exciting festivities for you to enjoy and always remember. The Chinese Spring Festival, with its colorful themes, firecrackers, and abundance of traditional foods, will make your Mauritius vacation a very memorable experience.
Ramadan, the Muslim holiday which is observed all around the world, is highlighted on Mauritius with traditional prayers on Id El Fitr, which is observed in May and June. Ganesh Chaturthi, observed in September, and Divali, which is held in October or November, are other religious holidays which are observed on Mauritius and would be an excellent addition to your vacation plans.
Whether you have an interest in religious holidays in general, or if you are just interested in seeing and experiencing different ways, scheduling one of Mauritius’s festivals into your vacation plans will be a great way to learn more about Mauritius, its people, and its diverse backgrounds.
The holidays celebrated on the island range from the quiet respect of their religions to the all-out fun and excitement of their cultural holidays. You are sure to find one or more which captures your interest; and being able to experience one of these festivals for yourself will be an experience that you will always remember.