Easter Monday in Seychelles
Easter Monday is a public holiday throughout Seychelles. It was added to the country’s holiday calendar through an amendment to the Public Holidays Act that took effect in 2017.[1]
A holiday rooted in Easter
The holiday forms part of the Christian Easter season, which centres on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In an Easter message, Seychelles’ president described the season through the reflections of Lent and Good Friday, the joy of Easter Sunday and the promise of eternal life.[2]
What is documented in Seychelles
Seychelles’ public broadcaster has reported Catholic and Anglican Christians attending Easter Sunday Mass on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.[3]
Easter Monday is a public holiday in Seychelles and falls within the Christian Easter period.[1][2]
Legal status and practical guidance
The Office of the President reported that the amendment received presidential assent and immediate legal effect, making Easter Monday a public holiday from 2017. The Central Bank includes it in its public-holiday calendar and notes that when a holiday falls on Sunday, the following day is also a public holiday. Easter Monday falls on a Monday, so that Sunday provision does not shift it to another day.[1][4]
The Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs says shift workers earn three hours’ pay for each hour worked on a public holiday under the cited employment regulation. This confirms that some work can take place; check directly with a workplace, bank, shop or transport provider for its holiday arrangements.[5]
Frequently asked questions
Is Easter Monday a public holiday in Seychelles?
Yes. An amendment to the Public Holidays Act made Easter Monday a public holiday from 2017.[1]
When does Easter Monday fall?
It is the Monday of the Easter period. The date changes from year to year; the Central Bank’s calendar lists the holiday among Seychelles’ public holidays.[4]
Do workers have the day off?
Sources and references
Sources used for Easter Monday in Seychelles:
- President Assents to Public Holiday (Amendment) Act- Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles
- Easter Day Message by President Wavel Ramkalawan- Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles
- Let the risen Lord be the light of the world, Catholic bishop tells Seychellois on Easter- Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation
- Public Holidays- Central Bank of Seychelles
- FAQ- Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs, Seychelles