Holiday Details
- Holiday Name
- Chinese Spring Festival
- Country
- Mauritius
- Date
- February 17, 2026
- Day of Week
- Tuesday
- Status
- 45 days away
- About this Holiday
- Chinese Spring Festival is a public holiday in Mauritius
Mauritius • February 17, 2026 • Tuesday
Also known as: Chinese Spring Festival
Le Chinese Spring Festival, ki nou konn osi kouma Nouvel An Sinwa, se enn parmi ban fete pli kouler ek pli animen ki ena lor nou lil. Dan Moris, enn pei kot diversite kiltirel se nou pli gran lafors, sa fet-la ena enn plas bien spesial. Li pa zis enn sinp konze piblik, me li enn temwayaz vivan de larmoni ant ban kominote ek richès nou leritaj de ban ansiet ki sorti depi Lasin. Sa fete-la mark lafin liver ek komansman printan dapre kalandrie linitier sinwa, enn moman kot lafami, renouvèlman, ek lespwar pou enn lavenir briyan vinn o-kery de tou ban festivite.
Ki fer sa fete-la si spesial dan Moris? Se sirtou sa melanz ant ban tradision ansestral sinwa ek sa latmosfer chaleureux Morisien-la. Mem si kominote sinwa reprezant anviron 3% nou populasion, tou Morisien, ki li de lorizinn indien, afriken ou eirpeen, santi zot konserne par sa lafwa ek sa lazwa ki degaze pandan sa period-la. Dan ban lari Port Louis, sirtou dan Quartier Chinois (Chinatown), loder petar, son tanbour pou ladans lion, ek sa kouler rouz vif ki dekoure ban lari-la, kree enn lanbians ki ou pa pou trouve okenn lot plas dan lemonn. Se enn moman kot nou selebre lavi, nou remersie pou ban benediksion lane ki finn pase, ek nou prepar nou pou akeyir nouvo lane avek boukou lenerzi ek pozitivite.
Sa ranvwa osi a enn gran sans de partaz. Dan Moris, Spring Festival li pa zis pou enn sèl kiltir. Ou pou trouv ban vwazin pe donn gato lasir, pe partaze ban repa, ek pe swet "Gong Xi Fa Cai" avek boukou ker. Sa lespri fraternite-la se sa-mem ki fer lafierte nou lil. Sak lane, sa fete-la rekonsilie tradision ek modernite, kot ban zenn ek ban vye rasanble pou perpetie ban koutim ki finn traverse depi plizier zenerasion, depi ki ban premie imigran sinwa finn poz lipie lor later Moris dan diznevyem siek.
Pou lane 2026, Chinese Spring Festival pou tombe enn Tuesday, le February 17, 2026. Sa vedir ki i reste ankor 45 zour avan ki nou rant dan sa gran festivite-la.
Fodé konnen ki dat sa fete-la li pa fix sak lane kouma Noel ou lafete nasionnal. Li varye tou le zan parski li baze lor kalandrie linitier (lunisolar). Sa kalandrie-la swiv sik lalin, ek Nouvel An Sinwa toultan tombe ant le 21 zanvie ek le 20 fevrie, sak fwa ki ena enn nouvo lalin. Pou lane 2026, sa fete-la ena enn sinifikasion ankor pli partikilie parski nou pou rant dan Lane Souval (Year of the Horse). Dan kiltir sinwa, souval reprezant lenerzi, lafors, progre, ek liberte. Dimoun ki ne anba sa sign-la souvan konsidere kouma ban dimoun ki ena boukou lantouziasm ek ki kontan avanse dan lavi.
Sa peryod fevrie-la dan Moris li osi bien sarze an kiltir, parski li souvan prosh avek lezot gran fete kouma Maha Shivaratree (ki pou tombe le 15 fevrie an 2026). Sa montre ankor enn fwa kouma Moris li enn "melting pot" kiltirel kot ban fete relizie ek kiltirel viv ansam dan enn gran respe.
Listwar Spring Festival remont a plizier milie lane dan Lasin ansien. Dapre lejand, ti ena enn mons ki ti apel "Nian" ki ti pe vinn atak ban vilaz sak komansman lane. Sa mons-la ti per kouler rouz, limier, ek gran bri. Se pou sa rezon-la ki ziska zordi, kouler rouz ek petar zot de eleman esansiel dan sa fete-la. Dimoun ti koumans met papie rouz lor zot laport ek limen dife pou fer sa mons-la sove. Avek letan, sa pratik-la finn transform li an enn selelebrasion lafwa ek lazwa pou akeyir printan.
Dan Moris, sa listwar-la finn anrasinen avek lariver ban premie imigran sinwa, sirtou bann ki sorti depi provins Guangdong (Hakka ek Cantonese). Zot finn amenn zot koutim, zot relizion (Boudism, Taoism, Konfisianism), ek zot cuisine. Premie fwa ki sa fete-la ti selebre dan Moris, li ti fer de fason bien diskre dan ban "boutik sinwa" ki ti pe servi kouma pwen rasanbleman pou kominote-la. Avek letan, leta Morisien finn rekonet linportans sa kominote-la dan devlopman ekonomik ek sosial pei, ek finn dekret Spring Festival kouma enn konze piblik nasionnal.
Zordi, sa fete-la li pa zis enn fete relizie, me li enn fete kiltirel nasionnal. Li reprezant rezilians enn pep ki finn resi gard so lidantite tout an s'integran dan enn nouvo lasosiete. Sa fete-la se osi enn fason pou rann omaz a ban ansiet ki finn travay dir pou ki zot ban desandan kapav ena enn lavi meyer dan Moris.
Selelebrasion Spring Festival dan Moris koumanse bien avan zour J. Ena enn gran preparasion ki fer dan sak lakaz.
Si ou pe plannifie pou profit sa fete-la an 2026, ala kèlke konsey pratik pou ou :
Wi, definitivman. Chinese Spring Festival se enn Public Holiday ofisiel dan Moris. Sa vedir ki preske tou travayer ena konze sa zour-la.
Finalman, Spring Festival dan Moris se enn gran leson viv-ansam. Li montre kouma nou kapav anbrase kiltir nou prosin avek otan lazwa ki si ti nou prop kiltir. Alor ki nou pe aprosh fevrie 2026, anou prepar nou pou akeyir Lane Souval avek mem lenerzi ek determinasion. Ki sa lane-la amenn lasante, prosperite, ek sirtou lape dan sak lakaz Morisien.
Sirtou pa manke al fer enn tour Port Louis pandan sa period-la. Loder gato lasir pe fri, bri petar, ek sa sourir lor figir dimoun-la pou fer ou konpran kifer Moris li si inik. Se enn lexperyans ki sak dimoun bizin viv omwens enn fwa.
Anou prepar nou pou le February 17, 2026 pou swet enn bon fete a tou nou ban frer ek ser de la kominote sinwa. Gong Xi Fa Cai! (Ki ou gagne boukou prosperite!)
Common questions about Chinese Spring Festival in Mauritius
The Chinese Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, will be celebrated on February 17, 2026. In 2026, the main festivities fall on a Tuesday. From the end of December 2025, there are exactly 45 days remaining until the celebration begins. This festival marks the start of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese lunisolar calendar, bringing a period of renewal and joy to the island of Mauritius.
Yes, it is a national public holiday. In Mauritius, a country known for its multicultural diversity, the government officially recognizes the Chinese Spring Festival to honor the cultural heritage of the Sino-Mauritian community. On February 17, 2026, most government offices, banks, and schools are closed. While some private businesses and supermarkets may operate with reduced hours, the day is primarily dedicated to family gatherings and cultural observations across the nation.
The festival is a vital part of Mauritius's social fabric, reflecting the island's ethnic diversity. Although the Chinese-descended population makes up about 3% of the residents, the holiday is celebrated nationwide. It symbolizes the end of winter and the arrival of spring, focusing on themes of family reunion, gratitude, and the warding off of evil spirits. It is a time for renewal, where people leave the misfortunes of the past year behind to welcome a prosperous new beginning.
Preparation begins well before the actual holiday. Families engage in a thorough cleaning of their homes to 'sweep away' any bad luck from the previous year. Homes are then decorated with red ornaments and scrolls, as red is a symbol of luck and protection. Preparing symbolic foods is also essential; families gather to make wax cakes (niangao), dumplings, and fish dishes, which represent prosperity and abundance for the coming year.
The day is filled with vibrant traditions, most notably the exchange of 'hongbao' or red envelopes containing money, given to children and elders for good fortune. In areas like Chinatown in Port Louis, the atmosphere is electric with the sounds of firecrackers and the sight of traditional lion and dragon dances. These performances are not just entertainment; they are ancient customs meant to frighten away evil spirits and ensure a peaceful and successful year for the community.
Visitors should plan ahead as public services like post offices and banks will be closed on Tuesday. However, the tourism infrastructure remains fully functional. Flights and ferries operate as scheduled, and most resorts, beaches, and tourist sites stay open for those looking to relax. While some shops in urban centers might close, the festive atmosphere in Chinese neighborhoods offers a unique cultural experience that is highly recommended for travelers.
Visitors are encouraged to join the public festivities and watch the lion dances. If you are invited to a home or event, wearing red is highly recommended as it signifies joy and luck. When giving gifts, avoid sharp objects or clocks, as these can symbolize bad luck or death in Chinese culture. Instead, small tokens of appreciation or sweets are well-received. Always ask for permission before taking close-up photos of private religious or family ceremonies.
February is mid-summer in Mauritius, so visitors can expect warm and humid conditions with average temperatures ranging between 28°C and 30°C. While it is perfect beach weather, February is also part of the rainy season, so short, heavy tropical showers are common. If you plan to attend outdoor parades or lion dances, it is wise to pack light, breathable clothing and carry rain gear or an umbrella to stay comfortable during the celebrations.
Chinese Spring Festival dates in Mauritius from 2010 to 2025
| Year | Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wednesday | January 29, 2025 |
| 2024 | Saturday | February 10, 2024 |
| 2023 | Sunday | January 22, 2023 |
| 2022 | Tuesday | February 1, 2022 |
| 2021 | Friday | February 12, 2021 |
| 2020 | Saturday | January 25, 2020 |
| 2019 | Tuesday | February 5, 2019 |
| 2018 | Friday | February 16, 2018 |
| 2017 | Saturday | January 28, 2017 |
| 2016 | Friday | February 19, 2016 |
| 2015 | Thursday | February 19, 2015 |
| 2014 | Wednesday | February 19, 2014 |
| 2013 | Tuesday | February 19, 2013 |
| 2012 | Sunday | February 19, 2012 |
| 2011 | Saturday | February 19, 2011 |
| 2010 | Friday | February 19, 2010 |
Note: Holiday dates may vary. Some holidays follow lunar calendars or have different observance dates. Purple indicates weekends.