Upcoming Public Holidays
- Mon, May 25Africa Day
- Wed, May 27Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
- Tue, Jun 16Islamic New Year
- Tue, Aug 25Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
- Sat, Nov 28Independence Day
🇲🇷 Mauritania — 2026 Calendar
8 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
March
- End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Fri, Mar 20
May
- Africa DayMon, May 25
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27 – Thu, May 28
June
- Islamic New YearTue, Jun 16
August
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
November
- Independence DaySat, Nov 28

Mauritania has 8 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇲🇷 Frequently Asked Questions — Mauritania Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Mauritania have in 2026?
- Mauritania has 8 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 8 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Mauritania?
- The main events in Mauritania include New Year's Day, Africa Day, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Labour Day, Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid).
- When is the next holiday in Mauritania?
- The next upcoming holiday in Mauritania is Africa Day on Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Mauritania 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Mauritania 2026 national calendar with 8 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Mauritania for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Mauritania for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Mauritania is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.