Was auf Mauritius an Weihnachten & Silvester geöffnet ist (Survival-Guide)

December 24–25: plan ahead

Most shops close by noon on the 24th and stay shut on the 25th (public holiday). Supermarkets reopen on the 26th. Hotel restaurants stay open; independent restaurants mostly don't — book Christmas Eve dinner days ahead.

Transport runs — but book it

Buses run reduced holiday schedules and the Metro Express runs a Sunday timetable. Airport taxis operate throughout, but Christmas week is peak arrival season — reserve a fixed-price transfer instead of gambling at the rank.

Ravi's Airport Express TaxiSSR International Airport → island-wide→

Beaches: go early or go far

Public beaches are packed with Mauritian family camps from Christmas through New Year — a joyful scene worth seeing once. For calm water, be in by 8:00, or hire a small charter away from the crowds.

Blue Lagoon Eco ChartersBlue Bay Marine Park→

Street food doesn't take holidays

Market stalls in Port Louis trade right through the season except Christmas Day itself — and holiday queues mean the food is at its freshest.

Mamie Rose's Dholl Puri CornerPort Louis Central Market→

Gut zu wissen

Is everything closed in Mauritius on Christmas Day?

December 25 is a public holiday: most shops and independent restaurants close, while hotels, some tourist restaurants, taxis and beaches stay available. Supermarkets reopen December 26.

Are beaches crowded in Mauritius at Christmas?

Yes — Christmas to New Year is the local beach-camping season. Arrive before 8:00 for quiet water, or pick less-known coves over the famous public beaches.