Public holidays · Africa · 2027
Mauritius Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Mauritius
Mauritius has 15 national public holidays in 2027. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 6 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends and 1 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #48
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
5
Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Mauritius public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Day after New Year's Day | Day after New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Thaipusam | Thaipoosam Cavadee | Public holiday | |
| Abolition of Slavery | Abolition of Slavery | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Chinese Spring Festival | Chinese Spring Festival | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Maha Shivaratri | Maha Shivaratree | Public holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Eid-ul-Fitr | Public holiday | |
| Independence and Republic Day | Independence and Republic Day | Public holiday | |
| Ugadi | Ougadi | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labor Day | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Ganesh Chaturthi | Ganesh Chaturthi | Public holiday |
| Diwali | Divali | Public holiday | |
| All Saints' Day | All Saints' Day | Public holiday | |
| Arrival of Indentured Laborers | Arrival of Indentured Labourers | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Mauritius holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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March 3
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April 1
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May 1
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June
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July
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September 1
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October 1
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November 2
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Long weekends in Mauritius 2027
5 long weekends come for free, and 1 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
3days
Fri 22 Jan – Sun 24 Jan
No leave needed
3days
Sat 30 Jan – Mon 1 Feb
No leave needed
5days
Wed 10 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take off Thu 11 Mar
3days
Fri 12 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
No leave needed
5days
Fri 29 Oct – Tue 2 Nov
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Mauritius
How many public holidays does Mauritius have in 2027?
15 national public holidays. That ranks Mauritius #48 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Mauritius in 2027?
5 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 1 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Thu 11 Mar) for 5 days in a row from 10 March.
Which Mauritius public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Day after New Year's Day (Sat 2 Jan), Chinese Spring Festival (Sat 6 Feb), Maha Shivaratri (Sat 6 Mar), Labor Day (Sat 1 May), Ganesh Chaturthi (Sat 4 Sep) and Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Mauritius?
March, with 3 national holidays: Maha Shivaratri, Eid al-Fitr and Independence and Republic Day.