Best Days to Take Leave in Mauritius 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Jan 31 to get 4 days off from Jan 29 to Feb 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Abolition of Slavery.
- Take Fri, Mar 24 to get 4 days off from Mar 24 to Mar 27. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Ugadi.
- Take Tue, Mar 28 to get 4 days off from Mar 25 to Mar 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Ugadi.
- Take Fri, Apr 28 to get 4 days off from Apr 28 to May 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labor Day.
- Take Tue, May 2 to get 4 days off from Apr 29 to May 2. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Labor Day.
Mauritius 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 7 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Abolition of Slavery (2028-02-01, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Ugadi (2028-03-27, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labor Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Assumption Day (2028-08-15, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Diwali (2028-10-17, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Arrival of Indentured Laborers (2028-11-02, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Christmas Day (2028-12-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Mauritius Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 (2028-01-02) | Sun | Day after New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 26 (2028-01-26) | Wed | Chinese Spring Festival | Public |
| Feb 1 (2028-02-01) | Tue | Abolition of Slavery | Public |
| Feb 9 (2028-02-09) | Wed | Thaipusam | Public |
| Feb 23 (2028-02-23) | Wed | Maha Shivaratri | Public |
| Feb 27 (2028-02-27) | Sun | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Mar 12 (2028-03-12) | Sun | Independence and Republic Day | Public |
| Mar 27 (2028-03-27) | Mon | Ugadi | Public |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Labor Day | Public |
| Aug 15 (2028-08-15) | Tue | Assumption Day | Public |
| Aug 23 (2028-08-23) | Wed | Ganesh Chaturthi | Public |
| Oct 17 (2028-10-17) | Tue | Diwali | Public |
| Nov 2 (2028-11-02) | Thu | Arrival of Indentured Laborers | Public |
| Dec 25 (2028-12-25) | Mon | Christmas Day | Public |
About Mauritius Holidays & Observances
Mauritius observes national and multicultural public holidays, with dates that may be updated by official proclamation. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.