Public Holidays in Seychelles
Statutory public holidays in Seychelles, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Seychelles at a glance
Seychelles’ public holidays follow the Catholic calendar alongside Constitution Day on 18 June and Independence Day on 29 June.
Several dates move with Easter, and the islands celebrate a Creole festival each October.
Seychelles public holidays 2026
Seychelles has 14 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| New Year Holiday | Jan 2Fri | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Easter Saturday | Apr 4Sat | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4Thu | National |
| Constitution Day | Jun 18Thu | National |
| Independence (National) Day | Jun 29Mon | National |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 1Sun | National |
| All Saints' Day (observed) | Nov 2Mon | Substitute |
Showing 12 of 14 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Seychelles
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Seychelles.
Victoria
One of the world's smallest capitals, with a clock tower, market and botanical gardens.
Beau Vallon
A beachfront district on Mahe with hotels, restaurants and a night market.
Anse Royale
A southeastern district of beaches, reefs and a craft village.
Baie Lazare
A quiet southern district of coves and a hillside church.
Cascade
A residential district in the hills above the capital.
Top attractions in Seychelles
The places that draw most visitors to Seychelles.
Vallee de Mai
A palm forest on Praslin holding the endemic coco de mer.
Aldabra Atoll
One of the largest raised coral atolls on earth, home of giant tortoises.
Anse Lazio
A beach of granite boulders and turquoise water on Praslin.
Anse Source d'Argent
The most photographed beach on earth, of granite, shallows and palms.
Morne Seychellois National Park
A mountain rainforest park covering much of Mahe.
Curieuse Island
An island of giant tortoises and a former leper colony doctor's house.
Festivals, food and getting around Seychelles
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year
Falls on Jan 1
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New Year holiday
Falls on Jan 2
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Holy Saturday
Falls on Apr 4
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Easter Sunday
Falls on Apr 5
Food & drink
Getting around
Ferries and small planes link Mahe, Praslin and La Digue; on Mahe, buses and car hire cover the island.
Travelling around Seychelles’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Seychelles tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Seychelles's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Seychelles public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Seychelles have?
Seychelles has 14 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Seychelles is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Seychelles's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Seychelles typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Seychelles?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Seychelles?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Seychelles
School term dates in Seychelles
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.