Festivals and holidays · Mauritius

Festivals and holidays in Mauritius

The major celebrations in Mauritius, from January to December.

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Jan.Religious festivalThaipoosam CavadeeTamil temples all over the island
Feb.TraditionSpring Festival (Chinese New Year)Port Louis (Chinatown) and nationwide
Mar.National holidayNational Day (Independence Day)Port Louis and nationwide
Mar.Religious festivalMaha Shivaratree (Grand Bassin pilgrimage)Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), Savanne district, and roads across the island
Sept.Religious festivalPère Laval PilgrimageSainte-Croix (Port Louis), tomb of Père Laval
Oct.Religious festivalDiwali (Festival of Lights)Nationwide