Official national holidays, bank observances, and non-working days for Mauritius in 2026.
Current date: 2026-10-19
Today holiday: None
25 public holidays between Jan 1, 2026 and Dec 31, 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | New Year's Day | public |
| 2026-02-01 | Sunday | Abolition of Slavery | public |
| 2026-03-12 | Thursday | Independence Day | public |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Labour Day | public |
| 2026-06-25 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | religious |
| 2026-08-15 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary | religious |
| 2026-11-01 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | religious |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas Day | public |
| 2026-12-26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | public |
| 2026-10-02 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi Birthday | observance |
| 2026-03-28 | Saturday | Ugadi | religious |
| 2026-04-11 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr | religious |
| 2026-04-18 | Saturday | Hindu New Year | religious |
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Good Friday | religious |
| 2026-04-06 | Monday | Easter Monday | religious |
| 2026-11-08 | Sunday | Diwali | religious |
| 2026-09-25 | Friday | Mawlid al-Nabi | religious |
| 2026-08-08 | Saturday | Hosay | religious |
| 2026-02-05 | Thursday | Cavadee | religious |
| 2026-02-24 | Tuesday | Maha Shivaratri | religious |
| 2026-06-28 | Sunday | National Youth Day | observance |
| 2026-06-05 | Friday | World Environment Day | observance |
| 2026-10-05 | Monday | Teachers' Day | observance |
| 2026-11-14 | Saturday | Deepavali | religious |
| 2026-06-22 | Monday | Eid al-Adha | religious |
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Public holidays, bank holidays, and local observances represent crucial cultural and operational milestones for nations, organizations, and individuals worldwide. Historically structured around seasonal changes, agricultural cycles, religious traditions, and political events, holidays serve to commemorate history, celebrate unity, and provide essential rest periods. However, in our modern global economy, managing holiday schedules across different jurisdictions is critical for business logistics, financial planning, and communications. Having quick access to dynamic, localized public holiday data prevents scheduling errors and optimizes cross-border workflows.
Different types of holidays carry distinct legal and operational implications. For instance, public or national holidays are legally mandated non-working days for most sectors of the economy, whereas bank holidays specifically require banking institutions to close, often halting financial clearings and transactions. Observances, on the other hand, highlight cultural, religious, or historic milestones but typically do not involve mandatory closures. Because holiday rules, floating dates (like Easter, Eid, or lunar cycles), and regional differences vary significantly between countries, staying updated with precise, country-specific holiday calendars is vital to maintaining operational efficiency.