| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-02 | Day after New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-01-22 | Thaipusam | National |
| 2027-02-01 | Abolition of Slavery | National |
| 2027-02-06 | Chinese Spring Festival | National |
| 2027-03-06 | Maha Shivaratri | National |
| 2027-03-10 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2027-03-12 | Independence and Republic Day | National |
| 2027-04-07 | Ugadi | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2027-09-04 | Ganesh Chaturthi | National |
| 2027-10-29 | Diwali | National |
| 2027-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2027-11-02 | Arrival of Indentured Laborers | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Mauritius have in 2027?
Mauritius has 15 public holidays in 2027: 15 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 25 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in June, July, August. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Mauritius's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Mauritius 2027
Mauritius's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Fri 22 - Sun 24 January: Thaipusam (3-day weekend, Friday 22 January to Sunday 24 January).
- Sat 30 January - Mon 1 February: Abolition of Slavery (3-day weekend, Saturday 30 January to Monday 1 February).
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 March: Independence and Republic Day (3-day weekend, Friday 12 March to Sunday 14 March).
- Fri 29 October - Tue 2 November: Diwali (5-day weekend, Friday 29 October to Tuesday 2 November).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Mauritius 2027
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2027 no public holiday in Mauritius is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Mauritius: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Mauritius in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Mauritius.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Mauritius (2027)
Our Mauritius public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the principal festivals of Hinduism, also observed by Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists. It falls on the new moon between mid October and mid November, in the month of Kartika according to the Hindu lunar calendar. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and of good over evil. Observances include lighting oil lamps, fireworks, rangoli decorations, sharing sweets and exchanging gifts.
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day on 1 November honours all Christian saints, known and unknown. It is a public holiday in many predominantly Catholic countries, including France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium and much of Latin America. Families commonly visit cemeteries to clean and decorate the graves of relatives. The following day, All Souls' Day, is dedicated to prayer for the faithful departed, and the two are closely linked in popular observance.