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Public holidays in Mauritania in 2026
Mauritania has 8 public holidays in 2026. 1 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Mauritania
| 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 |
Long weekends in Mauritania in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr): Fri 20 MarchLabour Day: Fri 1 MayAfrica Day: Mon 25 May
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Independence Day: Saturday 28 November 2026