Seychelles holiday calendar
Public holidays in Seychelles 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Seychelles public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 17
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Seychelles
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Seychelles calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. June is the busiest month, with 4 listed dates.
Seychelles holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 17 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DaySeychelles' January 1 legal holiday opening the Gregorian civil year. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of New Year’s Day in Seychelles. | Public holiday | — | |
| New Year HolidaySeychelles' separately scheduled second day of the New Year break. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of New Year Holiday in Seychelles. | Public holiday | — | |
| Abolition of Slavery DayThe first national Abolition of Slavery Day, declared for February 1, 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Abolition Day · Day offThe linked Monday public holiday required after the 2026 commemoration fell on Sunday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayThe legal Christian holiday commemorating Jesus's crucifixion before Western Easter. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Good Friday in Seychelles. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter SaturdaySeychelles' legal Holy Saturday holiday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Easter Saturday in Seychelles. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter MondayThe Monday legal holiday following Western Easter Sunday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Easter Monday in Seychelles. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayThe May 1 legal holiday recognising workers, labour rights and social dialogue. | Public holiday | — | |
| Corpus ChristiThe nationwide Fête Dieu holiday honouring the Eucharist in Catholic tradition. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Corpus Christi in Seychelles. | Public holiday | — | |
| Constitution DayThe June 18 holiday marking the 1993 Constitution of the Third Republic. | Public holiday | — | |
| Independence DayIndependence (National) Day marking sovereignty from Britain on June 29, 1976. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Independence Day in Seychelles. | Public holiday | — | |
| Independence · Jubilee dayThe one-off June 30 public holiday continuing the 2026 Golden Jubilee programme. | Public holiday | — | |
| Assumption DayThe August 15 legal holiday for the Catholic Feast of the Assumption. | Public holiday | — | |
| All Saints’ DayThe November 1 Christian legal holiday honouring all saints. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of All Saints’ Day in Seychelles. | Public holiday | — | |
| All Saints · Day offThe linked Monday public holiday required after All Saints’ Day fell on Sunday in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Immaculate ConceptionThe December 8 Catholic feast protected as a nationwide legal holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Immaculate Conception in Seychelles. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayThe December 25 nationwide legal holiday for Christmas. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Christmas Day in Seychelles. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Seychelles holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- mfa.gov.scPrimary calendar source
- gazette.scPrimary calendar source
- gazette.scPrimary calendar source