2025 Holidays - Seychelles
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Day after New Year's Day | Thursday | Jan. 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday | April 19, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Constitutional Day | Wednesday | June 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday | June 19, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day (In Lieu) | Monday | June 30, 2025 | National | All |
| Assumption Day | Friday | Aug. 15, 2025 | National | All |
| All Saints' Day | Saturday | Nov. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Immaculate Conception | Monday | Dec. 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Day | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Seychelles workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Seychelles Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. Entitlement to Public Holidays
- Seychelles observes several public holidays each year, including national, religious, and cultural celebrations. Employees are entitled to a day off with pay on these holidays as per the Employment Act of Seychelles. Source
2. Substitution of Holidays Falling on a Weekend
- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. However, holidays falling on a Saturday are not typically moved to another day unless specifically declared by the government. Source
3. Working on Public Holidays
- Employees who are required to work on public holidays are entitled to additional compensation, typically in the form of double pay or a day off in lieu. Specific terms are governed by employment contracts and the Employment Act. Source
4. Public Holidays During Paid Leave
- If a public holiday occurs during an employee’s paid leave, it is not deducted from their annual leave entitlement. Employees retain the full number of vacation days they are entitled to. Source
5. Additional Notes
- Seychelles’ public holiday calendar includes both secular and religious observances. Employers and employees are encouraged to consult the official holiday schedule issued by the government each year to ensure proper compliance. Source