Public holidays in Mauritania 2027
Mauritania has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendLabour Day
Saturday
On the weekendAfrica Day
Tuesday
Independence Day
Sunday
On the weekend
Working days off
2
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 4
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 1
Mauritania public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Mauritania’s 4 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 2 fall on a working day and 2 on the weekend. 1 holiday lands next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Mauritania have in 2027?
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Mauritania has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 2 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Mauritania in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Mauritania fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Labour Day (May 1) and Independence Day (November 28) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Mauritania’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Mauritania in 2027?
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1 nationwide holiday falls next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day.