Holiday Guide for Mauritius in 2019

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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 observes 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 is very similar to the Western one, swathed in traditions and rituals
	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: Marks independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1968
	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.