Mauritius Public Holidays 2024: Complete Calendar & Cultural Significance
Fixed National Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Significance |
|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Global celebration |
| 15 January | National Martyrs Day | Honors 1999 protest deaths |
| 1 February | Chinese Spring Festival | Lunar New Year (Sino-Mauritian community) |
| 12 March | National Day | Independence (1968) & Republic (1992) |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Workers' rights celebration |
| 2 November | All Saints' Day | Christian observance |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Christian celebration |
Variable Religious Holidays (2024 Dates)
| 2024 Date | Holiday | Community |
|---|
| 15 August | Assumption | Catholic |
| 2 October | Divali | Hindu (Festival of Lights) |
| 16 June | Eid-ul-Fitr | Muslim (End of Ramadan) |
| 21 October | Eid-ul-Adha | Muslim (Festival of Sacrifice) |
| 24 December | Christmas Eve | Christian (observed) |
Cultural Notes
- Mauritius celebrates diversity: Hindu (~48%), Christian (~32%), Muslim (~17%) populations
- Variable holidays follow lunar calendars—dates shift annually
- Many businesses close; public transport reduced on major holidays
- Divali & Eid are national celebrations transcending religious boundaries
Always verify exact dates for variable holidays with the Mauritius government gazette each year.
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