Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Mauritania?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Mauritania?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Mauritania.
Next public holiday in Mauritania
Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026, in 42 days. The last one was Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on 25 August 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Mauritania
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Saturday 28 November 2026 | in 42 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | in 143 days |
| Labour Day | Saturday 1 May 2027 | in 196 days |
| Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Sunday 16 May 2027 | in 211 days |
| Africa Day | Tuesday 25 May 2027 | in 220 days |
Public holidays in Mauritania in 2026
Mauritania has 8 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a weekend. 1 is still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Africa Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 16 June 2026 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Independence Day |
Public holidays in Mauritania in 2027
Mauritania has 8 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Mauritania
Is today a public holiday in Mauritania?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Mauritania, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Mauritania?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Mauritania.
What is the next public holiday in Mauritania?
The next public holiday in Mauritania is Independence Day on Saturday 28 November 2026, in 42 days.
How many public holidays does Mauritania have in 2026?
Mauritania has 8 public holidays in 2026. 1 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 1 are still to come this year.
Does Mauritania move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Mauritania in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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