Mauritius country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ES)
📍 Mauritius
Theme Independence Day 2027
Mauritius is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Port Louis, the national observance is Independence Day on 12 March, and the national colours are red and blue. Mauritius became independent on 12 March 1968 and a republic in 1992.
Capital and region (ES)
Port Louis is the capital. Mauritius sits in the Indian Ocean time region, on the Indian/Mauritius clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 12 March 2027. Mauritius became independent on 12 March 1968 and a republic in 1992. Locally it is called Independence Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and blue. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital is Port Louis.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 12 March 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and blue.
What does the national day mark?
Mauritius became independent on 12 March 1968 and a republic in 1992.
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