# Mauritius labor and regulatory developments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mauritius-labor-and-regulatory-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-23T20:57:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In mid-October 2026, Business Mauritius advised member companies to maintain normal working hours despite an expanded nighttime curfew covering regions such as Quartier-Militaire and Saint-Pierre. The curfew, active from 20:30 to 05:00, required businesses to adjust for school and nursery closures while prioritizing employee safety. Exemptions were maintained for essential services, including medical professionals, utility providers, and transport workers.

By late October, the focus shifted toward potential long-term labor reforms. The Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations launched a feasibility study to explore transitioning from the current 45-hour legal limit established by the Workers’ Rights Act of 2019 to a 40-hour work week. This initiative seeks to address worker fatigue and stress, continuing a historical labor movement trend in the country.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Mauritius explores transition to 40-hour work week

Mauritius is studying the feasibility of reducing the legal work week from 45 to 40 hours to address worker fatigue and stress.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mauritius-explores-transition-to-40-hour-work-week

### 2026-10-13: Business Mauritius advises normal work hours amid expanded curfew

Business Mauritius recommends normal working hours for October 15–16 despite an expanded nighttime curfew affecting several regions in Mauritius.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/business-mauritius-advises-normal-work-hours-amid-expanded-curfew

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