Mauritius
2017
2017
List of Holidays in Mauritius in 2017
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | New Year's Holiday (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Chinese Spring Festival | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Abolition of Slavery | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Thaipoosam Cavadee | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Maha Shivaratree | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Independence and Republic Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Ougadi | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Eid-Ul-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Diwali | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | All Saints' Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Arrival of Indentured Labourers | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| Key |
Notes
- When a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, many will take the day in between it and the weekend off, which is called "faire le pont" (making a bridge).
- The exact date of Eid ul-Fitr is subject to confirmation, as its celebration depends on the visibility of the moon.
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