Maha ShivaratriSunday, February 15, 2026
ConfirmedMauritius
HINDU HOLIDAYSMauritius Hindu Holidays: Official Festival Dates
Mauritius’s approved Hindu-holiday dataset contains four protected dates in each of 2026, 2027 and 2028. It covers Maha Shivaratri, Ugadi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali as recorded in the national calendar.
Mauritius Hindu Holidays 2026
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
UgadiThursday, March 19, 2026
ConfirmedGanesh ChaturthiTuesday, September 15, 2026
ConfirmedDiwaliSunday, November 8, 2026
ConfirmedMauritius Hindu Holidays 2027
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
Maha ShivaratriSaturday, March 6, 2027
Subject to confirmationUgadiWednesday, April 7, 2027
Subject to confirmationGanesh ChaturthiSaturday, September 4, 2027
Subject to confirmationDiwaliFriday, October 29, 2027
Subject to confirmationMauritius Hindu Holidays 2028
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
Maha ShivaratriMonday, March 6, 2028
Subject to confirmationUgadiFriday, April 7, 2028
Subject to confirmationGanesh ChaturthiThursday, August 24, 2028
Subject to confirmationDiwaliWednesday, October 18, 2028
Subject to confirmationCountry context
The Republic of Mauritius publishes its annual public holidays through official notices. The 2026 schedule includes several Hindu festivals and was amended for the Ganesh Chaturthi date. This page follows the protected mapped rows and does not infer additional festivals.
Coverage and entitlement
These festivals form part of Mauritius’s nationally diverse public-holiday calendar. The Hindu classification is useful for identifying the relevant dates, but employment and operational consequences still follow the official public-holiday notice.
Calendar interpretation
The tables show the protected calendar dates for each year. If an official amendment changes a date, the source notice and protected data must be updated rather than silently calculating a replacement.
Workplace impact
Workplace closure and holiday-pay treatment should be checked against current Mauritian law and the applicable annual notice.
Banking impact
Bank and payment schedules may change on public holidays; institution notices provide operational detail.
Schools and institutions
School calendars can include additional term breaks and should be checked separately.
Travel planning
Major festivals affect transport, ceremonies and opening hours. Confirm arrangements near the holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Mauritius Hindu holidays are listed?
Maha Shivaratri, Ugadi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali are included for 2026–2028.
Are these official public holidays?
They are represented in the protected national public-holiday data and annual government notices.
Can an announced date be amended?
Yes. The 2026 Ganesh Chaturthi date was amended by official notice.
Does this include every Hindu observance?
No. It is limited to the approved mapped public-holiday records.