Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Mauritius?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Mauritius?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Mauritius.
Next public holiday in Mauritius
All Saints' Day on Sunday 1 November 2026, in 15 days. The last one was Ganesh Chaturthi on 16 September 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Mauritius
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Sunday 1 November 2026 | in 15 days |
| Arrival of Indentured Labourers | Monday 2 November 2026 | in 16 days |
| Divali | Sunday 8 November 2026 | in 22 days |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| New Year Holiday | Saturday 2 January 2027 | in 77 days |
Public holidays in Mauritius in 2026
Mauritius has 15 public holidays in 2026. 6 fall on a weekend. 4 are still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| 1 February 2026 | Sundayweekend | Abolition of Slavery |
| 1 February 2026 | Sundayweekend | Thaipoosam Cavadee |
| 15 February 2026 | Sundayweekend | Maha Shivaratree |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese Spring Festival |
| 12 March 2026 | Thursday | National Day |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Ugadi |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Eid-Ul-Fitr |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 16 September 2026 | Wednesday | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| 1 November 2026 | Sundayweekend | All Saints' Day |
| 2 November 2026 | Monday | Arrival of Indentured Labourers |
| 8 November 2026 | Sundayweekend | Divali |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Mauritius in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Mauritius in 2027
Mauritius has 15 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 Mauritius
Is today a public holiday in Mauritius?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Mauritius, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Mauritius?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Mauritius.
What is the next public holiday in Mauritius?
The next public holiday in Mauritius is All Saints' Day on Sunday 1 November 2026, in 15 days.
How many public holidays does Mauritius have in 2026?
Mauritius has 15 public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 4 are still to come this year.
Does Mauritius move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Mauritius 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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