Mauritius holidays are spent with prayers and devotion in religious traditional customs. Mauritius also has few parties and festivities in areas so that people can enjoy the holiday with their families and friends.
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
Sunday, 2 January 2011: New Year Holiday
Monday, 3 January 2011: New Year Holiday
New Year’s at Mauritus is filled with music and street dances. At night, one can witness amazing fireworks, concerts and parties. Some people go to the beach for parties and all night merry making.
Thursday, 20 January 2011: Thaipoosam Cavadee
This is a traditional holiday which marks the start of fasting for 10 days. People give offerings to the temple and devote their time in prayers and rituals of purifying.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011: Abolition Day
This day celebrates the abolition of slavery in Mauritius.
Thursday, 3 February 2011: Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
The Chinese New Year is widely celebrated in Mauritius. On this day, people gather to see fireworks and participate in festivities and attend parties to celebrate the New Year according to the Chinese calendar.
Wednesday, 2 March 2011: Maha Shivaratree
This is a Hindu religious holiday where the Hindus go on a pilgrimage and give food to honor Lord Shiva.
Saturday, 12 March 2011: National Day
This day celebrates Mauritius’ Independence day from Britain.
Monday, 4 April 2011: Ougadi
This Hindu religious holiday is to celebrate the “Telugu New Year” where people reflect on their actions. There are traditional musical shows that are held on this day as well as cooking traditional food.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: Labour Day
This day celebrates the works and contributions of the workers for their country.
Wednesday, 21 August 2011: Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan)
This is a Muslim holiday celebrating the End of Ramadan.
Friday, 2 September 2011: Ganesh Chathurthi
This is a Hindu religious holiday in honor of the birth of the God of Wisdom, Ganesha.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011: Dival
This day is otherwise known as “Festival of Lights” where lamps are lighted up to guide the Goddess of Fortune and wealth.
Tuesday, 1 November 2011: All Saints’ Day
This is a Christian holiday that celebrates all the Christian Saints.
Wednesday, 2 November 2011: Arrival of Indentured Labourers
This marks the start when Indians were transported to Mauritius to do labor.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day
This Christian religious holiday marks the Birth of Jesus Christ.
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