| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-01-02 | New Year Holiday | National |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday | National |
| 2025-04-19 | Easter Saturday | National |
| 2025-04-21 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-06-18 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2025-06-19 | Corpus Christi | National |
| 2025-06-29 | Independence (National) Day | National |
| 2025-06-30 | Independence (National) Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-08-15 | Assumption Day | National |
| 2025-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2025-12-08 | Immaculate Conception | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Seychelles have in 2025?
Seychelles has 14 public holidays in 2025: 13 national holidays, 1 substitute day. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, 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 2025
Seychelles's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 18 - Mon 21 April: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April).
- Sat 28 - Mon 30 June: Independence (National) Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 28 June to Monday 30 June).
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 August: Assumption Day (3-day weekend, Friday 15 August to Sunday 17 August).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 December: Immaculate Conception (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 December to Monday 8 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Seychelles 2025
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.
- 30 June 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Independence (National) 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 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Seychelles in 2025. 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 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Seychelles.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Seychelles (2025)
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.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day commemorates the adoption or signing of a country's constitution. The date varies by nation: Norway marks 17 May, Denmark 5 June, Poland 3 May, Spain 6 December, India 26 January and Japan 3 May. It is usually a public holiday marked by official ceremonies, parades and educational events about citizenship. In several countries it is treated as a celebration of national identity as much as of the legal document itself.