Mauritius (MU)
Indian Ocean island state with bilingual English-French administration, strong financial services, occupation permits, premium visa options, beaches, private healthcare and a high-trust but paperwork-heavy expat environment.
Capital: Port Louis
Region: Africa
Language: English
Currency: MUR (Rs)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 52)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
15 holidays in Mauritius. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year Public Holiday
Nouvel An
First day of the New Year holiday period.
Fri 2
New Year Holiday Public Holiday
Nouvel An
Second New Year public holiday.
February 2026
Sun 1
Thaipoosam Cavadee Public Holiday
Thaipoosam Cavadee
Tamil Hindu festival; traffic/road closures near temples.
Sun 1
Abolition of Slavery Public Holiday
Abolition de l'esclavage
National commemoration linked to Le Morne history.
Tue 17
Chinese Spring Festival Public Holiday
Fete du Printemps
Chinese New Year holiday.
Sun 15
Maha Shivaratri Public Holiday
Maha Shivaratree
Major Hindu pilgrimage to Grand Bassin; traffic disruption likely.
March 2026
Thu 12
National Day Public Holiday
Fete Nationale
Independence and Republic Day.
Thu 19
Ougadi Public Holiday
Ougadi
Telugu New Year.
Sat 21
Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holiday
Eid-ul-Fitr
Date subject to moon sighting; may be confirmed close to the day.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Fete du Travail
Public offices and banks closed.
August 2026
Sat 15
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Public Holiday
Assomption
Christian public holiday.
September 2026
Wed 16
Ganesh Chaturthi Public Holiday
Ganesh Chaturthi
Hindu public holiday.
November 2026
Sun 8
Divali Public Holiday
Divali
Festival of lights; family visits and shops may close early.
Mon 2
Arrival of Indentured Labourers Public Holiday
Arrivee des travailleurs engages
National remembrance holiday.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Noel
Public holiday; tourism areas may remain active.
Note: Some holidays in Mauritius apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.