Holidays in Mauritania
Mauritania observes 8 public holidays each year. The next holiday in Mauritania is Africa Day (Public Holiday), in 9 hours on 25 May 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 5 months ago |
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) Public Holiday | عيد الفطر | 20 Mar 2026 2 months ago |
Public Holiday | يوم العمال | 01 May 2026 24 days ago |
Africa Day Public Holiday | يوم افريقيا | 25 May 2026 in 9 hours |
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) Public Holiday | عيد الأضحى | 27 May 2026 in 2 days |
Islamic New Year Public Holiday | رأس السنة الهجرية | 16 Jun 2026 in 22 days |
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) Public Holiday | المولد النبويّ | 25 Aug 2026 in 3 months |
Independence Day Public Holiday | عيد الاستقلال | 28 Nov 2026 in 6 months |