Public Holidays are national holidays generally established by law and are usually non-working days during the month of the year.
How Many Public Holidays 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.
Public Holidays 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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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.
Which country has fewer public holidays?
Switzerland.
Switzerland, a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps is top of the list of countries with the least number of public holidays. It has a total number of 7-15 public holidays depending on the canton/region.