Quick answer: Mauritius has 252 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 |
| February | 19 | 3 |
| March | 20 | 3 |
| April | 22 | 0 |
| May | 20 | 1 |
| June | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 21 | 1 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 20 | 2 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2026 (Mauritius)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year |
| Jan 2, 2026 | New Year (Day 2) |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Thaipoosam Cavadee |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Abolition of Slavery |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Maha Shivaratree |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Chinese Spring Festival |
| Mar 12, 2026 | National Day |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Ougadi |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Arrival of Indentured Labourers |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Diwali |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Mauritius in 2026?
Mauritius has 252 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 14 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February has the fewest working days, with 19.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.