| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | New Year Holiday | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-04 | Easter Saturday | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-06-04 | Corpus Christi | National |
| 2026-06-18 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2026-06-29 | Independence (National) Day | National |
| 2026-08-15 | Assumption Day | National |
| 2026-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2026-11-02 | All Saints' Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-12-08 | Immaculate Conception | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Seychelles have in 2026?
Seychelles has 14 public holidays in 2026: 13 national holidays, 1 substitute day. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, March, July, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Seychelles's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Seychelles 2026
Seychelles's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Thu 1 - Sun 4 January: New Year's Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 1 January to Sunday 4 January).
- Fri 3 - Mon 6 April: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 27 - Mon 29 June: Independence (National) Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 27 June to Monday 29 June).
- Sat 31 October - Mon 2 November: All Saints' Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 31 October to Monday 2 November).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Seychelles 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 2 November 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for All Saints' Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Seychelles: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Seychelles in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Seychelles.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Seychelles (2026)
Our Seychelles public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body of Christ, is held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, sixty days after Easter. It celebrates the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and is a public holiday in many Catholic countries, including Spain, Portugal, Poland, Brazil, Austria, parts of Germany and Switzerland, and much of Latin America. Observance typically includes processions in which the consecrated host is carried through the streets.