Holidays are national holidays generally established by law and are usually non-working days during the month of the year.
How Many Holidays In A Year In Mauritius
There are 15 annual public holidays In Mauritius. Seven of these are fixed holidays: 1st and 2nd January; 1st February; 12th March; 1st May; 2nd November; and 25th December.
The remaining public holidays are religious festivals with dates that vary from year to year.
BELOW ARE THE HOLIDAYS IN A YEAR IN MAURITIUS:
1. NEW YEAR – 01 January
2. NEW YEAR – 02 January
3. THAIPOOSAM CAVADEE – 18 January
4. CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL – 01 February
5. ABOLITION OF SLAVERY – 01 February
6. MAHA SHIVARATREE – 01 March
7. INDEPENDENCE AND REPUBLIC DAY – 12 March
8. UGAADI – 02 April
9. LABOUR DAY – 01 May
10. EID-UL-FITR – 03 May
11. ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – 15 August
12. GANESH CHATURTHI – 01 September
13. DIVALI – 24 October
14. ARRIVAL OF INDENTURED LABOURERS – 02 November
15. CHRISTMAS – 25 December
The exact date of this festival is subject to confirmation as its celebration depends on the visibility of the moon.
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What are the important holidays in Mauritius?
Additional Public Holidays in Mauritius on fixed dates include:
New Year – 1 and 2 January.
Abolition of Slavery – 1 February.
Labour Day – 1 May.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – 15 August.
Christmas – 25 December.
How many holidays are in a year in Mauritius?
There are 15 annual public holidays In Mauritius. Seven of these are fixed holidays: 1st and 2nd January; 1st February; 12th March; 1st May; 2nd November; and 25th December. The remaining public holidays are religious festivals with dates that vary from year to year.
Which day is a weekend in Mauritius?
The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.