Business Practices in the Seychelles

Opening hours and bank holidays

General Information

Opening Hours and Days

In the Seychelles, the standard working hours for most shops and offices are from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an hour-long break for lunch. Some shops may close earlier on Saturdays, and many businesses are closed on Sundays. However, the operating hours of individual shops and offices may vary depending on the industry, location, and business owner's preference.
The normal banking hours are between 8.30 am to 12.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Holiday Compensation

Except in an essential service, an employer shall not require a worker, other than a shift-worker or a watchman, to work on holidays.
A worker who works on a holiday is entitled to double-pay for that day, or to an alternative holiday, at the option of the employer.