Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 in Mauritius is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, a national public holiday. In Mauritius, Divali is a national public holiday and one of the island’s most beautiful festivals, when homes and temples across the island glow with rows of lamps. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Port Louis with a local panchang.

In Mauritius, Divali is a national public holiday and one of the island’s most beautiful festivals, when homes and temples across the island glow with rows of lamps.

How Mauritius celebrates Diwali 2026

With Hindus forming the largest community, the whole island celebrates Divali: families light clay and electric lamps, prepare sweets, perform Lakshmi puja and share gifts, and temples hold special worship. It is a public holiday, so the celebrations are nationwide.

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Diwali 2026 city by city in Mauritius

Port Louis & the north

The capital and northern towns, including the temples around Triolet, light up for Divali.

Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)

The island’s holiest lake and its temples are a focus of devotion during the season.

Across the island

Villages and towns island-wide light lamps and hold Lakshmi pujas.

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Temples and community associations announce their exact 2026 Diwali programme dates a few weeks ahead — check locally for venues and times.

Diwali 2026 dates

Date

Observance

Friday, 6 November

Dhanteras

Saturday, 7 November

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Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali

Sunday, 8 November

Diwali · Lakshmi Puja

Monday, 9 November

Govardhan Puja / Annakut

Tuesday, 10 November

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Lakshmi Puja follows local sunset, so use a panchang set to your city or check today's panchangam.

Frequently asked questions

Is Divali a public holiday in Mauritius?

Yes — Divali is a national public holiday in Mauritius, on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Diwali 2026 around the world

More country and city guides, each with local Lakshmi Puja muhurat and events: