Mauritius · 2026

Public holidays in Mauritius 2026

41
days until All Saints' Day

11 national public holidays · 8 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2026 public holidays

7 holidays have already passed this year
  1. 1 janThuNew Year's Day
  2. 2 janFriNew Year Holiday
  3. 1 febSunAbolition of Slavery
  4. 17 febTueChinese Spring Festival estimated date
  5. 12 marThuNational Day
  6. 20 marFriEid al-Fitr estimated date
  7. 1 mayFriLabour Day
  1. 1 novSunAll Saints' Day41 days
  2. 2 novMonArrival of Indentured Labourers42 days
  3. 8 novSunDiwali estimated date48 days
  4. 25 decFriChristmas Day95 days

estimated date Dates marked as estimated follow the lunar calendar: the official authority confirms them shortly before and they can shift by a day.

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Long weekends in 2026

How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

All Saints' Day / Arrival of Indentured Labourers November 1 – November 2 3 days off

Falls on Sunday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Christmas Day December 25 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Mauritius have in 2026?
Mauritius has 11 national public holidays in 2026. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in Mauritius?
The next one is All Saints' Day, on November 1 (Sunday). 41 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
3 of the 11 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Abolition of Slavery (February 1), All Saints' Day (November 1), Diwali (November 8).
Are public holidays paid in Mauritius?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on Mauritius law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across Mauritius. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of Mauritius, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of Mauritius or your local government.

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