Mauritian Holidays

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1Sunday· February 20262 holidays

Abolition of Slavery DaySome 66,343 enslaved people were freed in Mauritius in 1835 and received nothing; £2,112,632 in compensation went to their former owners. The day isCulture 272 Thaipoosam CavadeeJoin the vibrant procession of Thaipoosam Cavadee, a spiritual journey of devotion, sacrifice, and colorful celebration!Religion 0

12Thursday· March 20261 holiday

Independence Day MauritiusA national observance on March 12 celebrating Mauritius's independence from British colonial rule, established through the Mauritius Independence ActCulture 103

19Thursday· March 20261 holiday

OugadiA religious observance celebrating the Hindu New Year according to the lunisolar calendar, the beginning of spring and the start of the plantingReligion 23

2Monday· November 20261 holiday

Arrival of Indentured LabourersCommemorate the Arrival of Indentured Labourers and honor their contributions to society on this important day.Culture 0

That’s all 5 holidays.