March 12 marks both independence in 1968 and the proclamation of the Republic in 1992. You will see official ceremonies, parades and plenty of flags in the national colors. It is a public holiday: government offices and many shops are closed.
Festivals and holidays · Mauritius
National Day (Independence Day)
National holiday · Port Louis and nationwide
Other celebrations in Mauritius
Jan.Religious festivalThaipoosam CavadeeTamil temples all over the island
Feb.TraditionSpring Festival (Chinese New Year)Port Louis (Chinatown) and nationwide
Mar.Religious festivalMaha Shivaratree (Grand Bassin pilgrimage)Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), Savanne district, and roads across the island