How many long weekends are there in Mauritius in 2026?

Mauritius has 18 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 10 natural long weekends and 8 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Mauritius?

A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Mauritius, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.

Which Mauritius holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

The best long weekend opportunities in Mauritius include New Year (4 days off), New Year (Day 2) (3 days off), Chinese Spring Festival (4 days off).

🏖️ Mauritius Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

9 events

Best Long Weekend

Take 0 days off around New Year → get 4 consecutive days

Thu, Jan 1

18 long weekends

New Year

Thursday, Thu, Jan 1

Public Holiday

New Year (Day 2)

Friday, Fri, Jan 2

Public Holiday

Chinese Spring Festival

Tuesday, Tue, Feb 17

Public Holiday

Independence and Republic Day

Thursday, Thu, Mar 12

Public Holiday

Ugaadi

Thursday, Thu, Mar 19

Public Holiday

December

ChristmasFri, Dec 25

🇲🇺 Long Weekends in Mauritius 2026

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

Chinese Spring Festival

Sat, Feb 14 – Tue, Feb 17 · February

Bridge days: Monday, Feb 16

Take 1, get 4 off

Independence and Republic Day

Thu, Mar 12 – Sun, Mar 15 · March

Bridge days: Friday, Mar 13

Take 1, get 4 off

Ugaadi

Thu, Mar 19 – Sun, Mar 22 · March

Bridge days: Friday, Mar 20

Take 1, get 4 off

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sat, Sep 12 – Tue, Sep 15 · September

Bridge days: Monday, Sep 14

Take 1, get 4 off

Eid-Ul-Fitr

Sat, Mar 6 – Tue, Mar 9 · March

Bridge days: Monday, Mar 8

Take 2, get 5 off

Ougadi

Wed, Apr 7 – Sun, Apr 11 · April

Bridge days: Thursday, Apr 8, Friday, Apr 9

Take 2, get 5 off

Tamizh Puttaandu

Wed, Apr 14 – Sun, Apr 18 · April

Bridge days: Thursday, Apr 15, Friday, Apr 16

Take 1, get 4 off

Arrival of Indentured Labourers

Sat, Oct 30 – Tue, Nov 2 · October

Bridge days: Monday, Nov 1

Natural Long Weekends

4 days off — no leave needed

New Year

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

New Year (Day 2)

Fri, Jan 2 – Sun, Jan 4 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3 · May

3 days off — no leave needed

Arrival of Indentured Labourers

Sat, Oct 31 – Mon, Nov 2 · October

3 days off — no leave needed

Christmas

Fri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · December

3 days off — no leave needed

New Year

Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Thaipoosam Cavadee

Fri, Jan 22 – Sun, Jan 24 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Abolition of Slavery

Sat, Jan 30 – Mon, Feb 1 · January

3 days off — no leave needed

Independence and Republic Day

Fri, Mar 12 – Sun, Mar 14 · March

3 days off — no leave needed

Diwali

Fri, Oct 29 – Sun, Oct 31 · October

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Mauritius in 2026?: Mauritius has 18 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 10 natural long weekends and 8 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Mauritius?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Mauritius, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Mauritius holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Mauritius include New Year (4 days off), New Year (Day 2) (3 days off), Chinese Spring Festival (4 days off).