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Independence Day
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 113 days
Mauritania has 4 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 4 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Mauritanian public holidays or Mauritanian bank holidays? Mauritania public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Mauritania celebrates 4 public holidays in 2026. These include 4 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Labour Day (on May 1), Africa Day (on May 25) and Independence Day (on November 28).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Mauritania holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendMay 23 – May 253 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania has 4 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Independence Day on November 28, 2026.
The next public holiday in Mauritania is Independence Day on November 28, 2026.
Yes. 4 out of 4 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 3 long weekends in Mauritania in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Mauritania is Independence Day on November 28, 2026.