Mauritius returns to full normal activities - Communiqué

Communiqué

Port Louis, 19 October 2026 — For immediate release

Mauritius returns to full normal activities

Following a favourable evolution throughout the country, Government Authorities have decided to completely remove the limited evening curfew island-wide.

Situation on the ground

  • No further localised incidents have been reported over the last few days, bringing the country back to full normal activities.
  • No tourists or their holiday stays have been affected. Tourism related and normal activities are fully operational.

Travel and operations are normal

  • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport remains fully operational to welcome our visitors to Mauritius.
  • Hotels, resorts and short-term rentals are fully open without any restrictions.
  • Destination Mauritius is fully engaged and committed to ensuring safe and pleasant vacations for our forthcoming visitors as we enter our peak season.

Support for visitors

The MTPA, together with the Ministry of Tourism, the national authorities, AHRIM, the Mauritius Police Force and our industry partners, is continuously monitoring the situation while ensuring that everything is done to enable our visitors a seamless stay on our island.

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) will issue further updates as necessary on its website www.mymauritius.travel and social media channels (LinkedIn and Facebook).

Mauritius continues to be known for its hospitality, peace and the warmth of its people.

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