Public Holidays in Mauritania
Every public holiday in Mauritania for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Independence Day · Saturday, November 28, 2026
Mauritania public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Africa Day | Public |
| Nov 28 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
Mauritania public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Tuesday | Africa Day | Public |
| Nov 28 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
Mauritania public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Africa Day | Public |
| Nov 28 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
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About holidays in Mauritania
This page lists Mauritania's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Mauritania?
Mauritania has 4 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Mauritania?
Independence Day on Saturday, November 28, 2026 — 32 days away.
Are all holidays in Mauritania nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.