National Day

National Day has already passed this year. It was 144 days ago (Friday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on March 12 next year.

Yes, National Day is an official public holiday in Mauritius. Dates are set by Mauritius's official holiday calendar.

National Day falls on Friday, Thursday, March 12, 2026. Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Friday Month: March Country: Mauritius

Here are the upcoming dates for National Day in Mauritius: • 2026: March 12 (Thursday) • 2027: March 12 (Friday) • 2028: March 12 (Sunday) • 2029: March 12 (Monday) • 2030: March 12 (Tuesday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check Mauritius's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.

National Day is not currently observed as a substitute day in Mauritius for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 (Friday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.

The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and National Day. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-03-12 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If National Day has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉

National Day for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in Mauritius were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.

You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Thursday, March 12, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss National Day again! 🎉

You may occasionally see a different date for National Day on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within Mauritius 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For National Day in Mauritius: we use the official date Thursday, March 12, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with Mauritius's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.

Holiday: National Day Country: Mauritius Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Weekday: Friday Year: 2027 Status: 144 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: March 12 Upcoming years tracked: 4