Holidays in Mauritania
Mauritania observes 8 public holidays each year. The next holiday in Mauritania is Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) (Public Holiday), in a month on 25 August 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | عيد رأس السنة | 01 Jan 2026 6 months ago |
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) Public Holiday | عيد الفطر | 20 Mar 2026 4 months ago |
Public Holiday | يوم العمال | 01 May 2026 3 months ago |
Africa Day Public Holiday | يوم افريقيا | 25 May 2026 2 months ago |
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) Public Holiday | عيد الأضحى | 27 May 2026 2 months ago |
Islamic New Year Public Holiday | رأس السنة الهجرية | 16 Jun 2026 a month ago |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) Public Holiday | المولد النبويّ | 25 Aug 2026 in a month |
Independence Day Public Holiday | عيد الاستقلال | 28 Nov 2026 in 4 months |