2020 Holidays - Mauritius

Mauritius Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend

- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it remains on that date with no substitution. Unlike some countries, Mauritius does not have a policy of moving the holiday to the following Monday. Source

2. Working on Public Holidays

- Employees required to work on a public holiday are generally entitled to:

• Their regular pay for the hours worked.
• An additional day off or overtime pay, as stipulated by the employer's policies and national labor laws.

3. Annual Paid Leave

- Employees are entitled to 20 days of paid leave per year. Public holidays do not count against an employee's annual leave entitlement. Source

4. Additional Notes

- The Public Holidays Act allows the President to declare special public holidays by proclamation. Such special holidays are of a non-religious character. Source

- Employers and employees should refer to the Employment Rights Act and any applicable collective agreements for specific provisions related to public holidays and work schedules.