National Holidays in Mauritius in 2023
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: New Year's Holiday
- Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
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: New Year's Holiday
- Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
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: 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.
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: Bank Holiday
- A Bank Holiday has been declared in Mauritius under the Banking Act.
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: Abolition of Slavery
- Slavery was abolished in Mauritius on February 1st 1835, the last of the British colonies to do so
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: Thaipoosam Cavadee
- Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
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: 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.
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: Independence and Republic Day
- National Day in Mauritius is celebrated on March 12th. It marks two key events in the history of the country that both took place on March 12th; independence from B
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: 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.
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: Tamizh Puttaandu
- Puthandu also known as Tamil New Year, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil new year
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: Eid-Ul-Fitr
- The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Ganesh Chaturthi
- Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord Ganesh
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: All Saints' Day
- Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
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: Arrival of Indentured Labourers
- Commemorates the arrival of Indian labourers on November 2nd 1834, an event that would forever change the cultural identity of Mauritius.
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: Diwali
- Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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