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2026 Mauritania Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Mauritania for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

13

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

3 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Milad un Nabi

61 days away

About Mauritania holidays in 2026

In 2026, Mauritania observes a variety of public holidays, including significant religious observances, national celebrations, and international days. The year begins with New Year's Day and is marked by Islamic holidays such as Ramadan Start, Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Muharram, and Milad un Nabi, whose dates shift annually. National events like Labor Day and Independence Day are also observed, alongside international commemorations like Africa Day. The year also includes astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 20, 2026FridayEid ul-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
May 25, 2026MondayAfrica Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 17, 2026WednesdayMuharram
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 26, 2026WednesdayMilad un Nabi
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 28, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice

Planning around Mauritania holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays in 2026 are based on the Islamic lunar calendar, so their Gregorian dates will differ in other years.
  • Several holidays fall on the same date, potentially creating longer periods of observance.
  • Check the selected year for the precise dates of Islamic holidays, as they can vary.
  • Astronomical events are included in the calendar but are not typically public holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Mauritania in 2026 shows a concentration of observances in the spring months, particularly in March and May, with multiple religious and national holidays occurring. The latter half of the year is more distributed, with fewer holidays and longer gaps between them, though significant dates like Independence Day in November are observed.

The year includes a mix of religious observances tied to the Islamic calendar, which shift annually, and fixed dates for national and international commemorations. Astronomical events are also noted throughout the year but do not represent public holidays.

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