Holidays in Mauritania in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Mauritania in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Mauritania.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Mauritania
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Eid ul Fitr Mauritania
March 20 2026, Friday
National
March Equinox Mauritania
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Labor Day / May Day Mauritania
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Africa Day Mauritania
May 25 2026, Monday
National
Eid ul Adha Mauritania
May 27 2026, Wednesday
National
Muharram/Islamic New Year Mauritania
June 17 2026, Wednesday
National
June Solstice Mauritania
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) Mauritania
August 26 2026, Wednesday
National
September Equinox Mauritania
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Independence Day Mauritania
November 28 2026, Saturday
National
December Solstice Mauritania
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal