Public Holidays in Seychelles 2026
17 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Seychelles combines Catholic holidays with national dates and, in 2026, a one-off 50th independence anniversary holiday.
Seychelles Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Abolition of Slavery Day |
| Feb 2 | Monday | Abolition of Slavery Day Observed |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Jun 18 | Thursday | Constitution Day |
| Jun 29 | Monday | National Day |
| Jun 30 | Tuesday | 50th Anniversary of Independence Holiday One-off |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Saints' Day Observed |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
One-off 2026 anniversary holiday is not carried into 2027.
National Day and 50th Anniversary 2026
National Day is 29 June. The 2026 calendar adds 30 June as a one-off 50th Anniversary of Independence holiday.
Holiday Rules in Seychelles
Sunday holidays can generate a Monday day off. One-off anniversary holidays are not projected into later years.
Seychelles Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Day is 29 June.
- 2026 includes a one-off 30 June anniversary holiday.
- Abolition of Slavery Day is 1 February.
- Driving is on the left.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 30 June only in 2026?
It marks the 50th anniversary of independence.
When is National Day?
29 June.
What happens when a holiday falls on Sunday?
The following Monday can be observed.
Is Corpus Christi a public holiday?
Yes.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Office of the President public-holiday calendar.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.