Official public holidays
Public holidays in Mauritania 2027
The 8 national public holidays of Mauritania in 2027.
- Friday 1 January
New Year's Day
عيد رأس السنة
- Tuesday 9 March
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
عيد الفطر
- Saturday 1 May
Labour Day
يوم العمال
- Sunday 16 May
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
عيد الأضحى
- Tuesday 25 May
Africa Day
يوم افريقيا
- Sunday 6 June
Islamic New Year
رأس السنة الهجرية
- Saturday 14 August
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
المولد النبويّ
- Sunday 28 November
Independence Day
عيد الاستقلال
Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.
Dates marked as approximate depend on the observation of the Moon and may vary by a day.
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How many national public holidays does Mauritania have in 2027?
Mauritania has 8 national public holidays in 2027.
What are the public holidays in Mauritania in 2027?
January 1: New Year's Day; March 9: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr); May 1: Labour Day; May 16: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha); May 25: Africa Day; June 6: Islamic New Year; August 14: Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid); November 28: Independence Day.