Holiday Guide for Mauritius in 2019

Mauritius information

List of National Holidays in Mauritius in 2019

	Tuesday January 1st New Year's Day Mauritius: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Wednesday January 2nd New Year's Holiday Mauritius: Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
	Monday January 21st  Long Weekend!  Thaipoosam Cavadee Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
	Friday February 1st  Long Weekend!  Abolition of Slavery Mauritius: Slavery was abolished in Mauritius on February 1st 1835, the last of the British colonies to do so
	Tuesday February 5th Chinese Spring Festival Mauritius: 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.
	Monday March 4th  Long Weekend!  Maha Shivaratree Mauritius: According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.
	Tuesday March 12th Independence and Republic Day Mauritius: 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
	Saturday April 6th Ougadi Mauritius: Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit.
	Wednesday May 1st Labour Day Mauritius: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Wednesday June 5th Eid-Ul-Fitr Mauritius: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
	Monday July 29th  Long Weekend!  Public Holiday Mauritius: Public Holiday in Mauritius to celebrate success in the Indian Ocean Island Games.
	Tuesday September 3rd Ganesh Chaturthi Mauritius: Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord Ganesh
	Monday September 9th  Long Weekend!  Public Holiday Mauritius: Public Holiday in Mauritius to mark the visit of Pope Francis
	Sunday October 27th Diwali Mauritius: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
	Friday November 1st  Long Weekend!  All Saints' Day Mauritius: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
	Saturday November 2nd Arrival of Indentured Labourers Mauritius: Commemorates the arrival of Indian labourers on November 2nd 1834, an event that would forever change the cultural identity of Mauritius.
	Thursday November 7th Public Holiday Mauritius: General elections will be held in Mauritius on November 7th 2019.
	Wednesday December 25th Christmas Day Mauritius: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

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.
• On even-numbered years, the Assumption of Virgin Mary (Aug 15th) is a public holiday and on odd-numbered years, All Saints Day (Nov 1st) is a public holiday.