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    Public Holidays in Seychelles 2026 – National & Public Holidays

    ByUzair ul haq
    Public Holidays in Seychelles

    Seychelles celebrates a mix of national and religious holidays. Several of these fall on fixed dates, while Christian holidays (Good Friday, Easter, Corpus Christi) move each year. The Central Bank and government publish the official holiday schedule.

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    Public Holidays in Seychelles 2026

    DateWeekdayHolidayNotes / Observance
    January 1ThursdayNew Year’s DayOfficial public holiday
    January 2FridayNew Year HolidaySecond day of New Year observance
    April 3FridayGood FridayChristian observance before Easter Sunday
    April 4SaturdayHoly SaturdayChristian observance
    April 6MondayEaster MondayPublic holiday following Easter
    May 1FridayLabour DayWorkers’ holiday
    June 4ThursdayCorpus ChristiChristian feast (movable)
    June 18ThursdayConstitution DayFixed national holiday
    June 29MondayNational Day / Independence DayMarks independence of Seychelles
    August 15SaturdayAssumption DayReligious observance
    November 1SundayAll Saints’ DayChristian holiday
    November 2MondayDay off for All Saints’ DaySubstitute holiday (Sunday observance)
    December 8TuesdayImmaculate ConceptionChristian feast
    December 25FridayChristmas DayMajor Christian holiday

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    Public Holidays in Seychelles 2025

    DateWeekdayHolidayNotes / Observance
    Jan 1WednesdayNew Year’s DayOfficial public holiday
    Jan 2ThursdayNew Year HolidaySecond day of New Year observance
    Apr 18FridayGood FridayChristian observance before Easter Sunday
    Apr 19SaturdayHoly SaturdayObserved as Christian holiday
    Apr 21MondayEaster MondayPublic holiday following Easter
    May 1ThursdayLabour DayWorkers’ holiday
    Jun 18WednesdayConstitution DayFixed national holiday
    Jun 19ThursdayCorpus ChristiChristian feast (movable)
    Jun 29SundayNational Day / Independence DayObserved when Seychelles gained independence
    Jun 30MondayDay off for National DaySubstitute day as June 29 is on Sunday
    Aug 15FridayAssumption DayReligious observance
    Nov 1SaturdayAll Saints’ DayChristian holiday
    Dec 8MondayImmaculate ConceptionChristian feast
    Dec 25ThursdayChristmas DayMajor Christian holiday

    Notes & Observations

    • If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a public holiday.
    • Substitute days are officially announced when applicable.
    • Christian liturgical holidays vary each year.
    • The official holiday calendar is published by the Central Bank of Seychelles and government authorities.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    How many public holidays are there in Seychelles in 2026?

    Seychelles observes 14 public holidays in 2026, including substitute days when holidays fall on a Sunday.

    Is there a substitute holiday if a holiday falls on Sunday?

    Yes. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is usually observed as a public holiday.

    Which Christian holidays are observed in Seychelles?

    Seychelles observes Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption Day, Immaculate Conception, and Christmas.

    Is Constitution Day a public holiday in Seychelles?

    Yes. Constitution Day on June 18 is a fixed national public holiday.

    Conclusion

    Public holidays in Seychelles combine national celebrations and major Christian feasts. With substitute rules applied when holidays fall on Sundays, checking official announcements remains important when planning work or travel.


    Uzair ul haq

    CEO Visaboards & IT Consultant

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