Holiday Guide for Mauritius in 2024

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List of National Holidays in Mauritius in 2024

	Monday January 1st  Long Weekend!  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
	Tuesday January 2nd New Year's Holiday Mauritius: Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
	Thursday January 25th Thaipoosam Cavadee Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
	Thursday February 1st Abolition of Slavery Mauritius: Slavery was abolished in Mauritius on February 1st 1835, the last of the British colonies to do so
	Saturday February 10th 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.
	Friday March 8th  Long Weekend!  Maha Shivaratree Mauritius: 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.
	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
	Tuesday April 9th Ougadi Mauritius: 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.
	Wednesday April 10th Eid-Ul-Fitr Mauritius: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
	Wednesday May 1st Labour Day Mauritius: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Thursday August 15th Assumption Day Mauritius: The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
	Sunday September 8th Ganesh Chaturthi Mauritius: Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when all Hindus celebrate one of the most popular deities, Lord Ganesh
	Thursday October 31st Diwali Mauritius: Celebrations revolve around the triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity, light over darkness
	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.
	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.