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Public Holiday
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Assumption Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Seychelles is an Indian Ocean nation, located northeast of Madagascar and east of Kenya. It consists of 115 islands, with Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue being the largest. Victoria is the capital on Mahe.
- Respect the local environment and its rich biodiversity.
- Leave the islands clean for future visitors.
- Environmental conservation is highly valued; visitors must maintain cleanliness and respect the rich natural environment, including over 1,000 recorded fish species.
About this holiday
The name 'Assumption Day' is assumed to reference Assumption Island, located in the Outer Islands of Seychelles, 1,135 km (705 mi) southwest of Victoria.