National Holidays in Mauritius in 2024

Upcoming Holidays in Mauritius

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: New Year's Day

: New Year's Holiday

: Bank Holiday

: Bank Holiday

: Thaipoosam Cavadee

: Abolition of Slavery

: Chinese Spring Festival

  • The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.


: Maha Shivaratree

  • Maha Shivaratree is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every year, thousands of pilgrims make their way to the sacred lake of Grand Bassin for devotional walks, carrying "kanwars" (sacred vessels). This is one of the island's major spiritual events.


: Independence and Republic Day

: Ougadi

  • Ugadi, according to Hindu scriptures, is the day Lord Brahma created the universe. This day marks the beginning of the new year according to the Hindu calendar and is celebrated in Mauritius by the Telegu community.


: Eid-Ul-Fitr

: Tamizh Puttaandu

: Labour Day

: Assumption Day

: Ganesh Chaturthi

: Diwali

  • Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness


: Arrival of Indentured Labourers

: Christmas Day

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