The calendar below maps out Mauritania's 2026 holidays month by month, combining national public holidays with regional school breaks. Across the year, 10 national public holidays are highlighted, with 8 landing on weekdays. The same school holiday dates apply across all 15 regions, adding up to about 70 days this year. The holiday year opens with New Year's Day on 1 January and runs through to National Day (Proclamation of the Republic 1958) on 28 November. Each coloured day in the calendar links to its public holiday or school break.