Constitution Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
Seychelles government sources list Constitution Day as a public holiday on 18 June, connect the date with the 1993 constitutional referendum/adoption, and document the 2015 transition from June 18 National Day to Constitution Day.
About Constitution Day
Constitution Day in Seychelles is observed on June 18 and is listed by the government as a public holiday.
The date commemorates the 1993 approval and adoption of the Constitution of the Third Republic following a national referendum.
Why Constitution Day matters
The observance marks a constitutional milestone in Seychelles and provides a civic occasion for learning about the country’s constitutional framework, institutions, rights and responsibilities.
A factual guide can describe the constitutional history and official ceremonies without endorsing a political party, officeholder or interpretation of contemporary politics.
History of Constitution Day
Seychelles government history records that the new constitution was approved by voters on June 18, 1993, following the constitutional process for the Third Republic.
For many years June 18 was also Seychelles’ National Day. In 2014 the government announced that National Day would move to June 29, the anniversary of independence, beginning in 2015.
June 18 continued as Constitution Day, and official State House material from June 2015 onward uses that name. Current government calendars list Constitution Day on June 18 as a public holiday.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
National Day on 18 June
From 2015, the June 18 commemoration continued as Constitution Day while the National Day designation moved to June 29, the independence anniversary.
Republic of Seychelles
Public Holidays Act (Cap 190), as amended by the Public Holidays (Amendment) Act, 2014
First documented observance
State House identified June 18, 2014 as the last June 18 National Day and issued a Constitution Day message for June 18, 2015, establishing the named transition in official usage.
The June 18 national commemoration ceased being National Day after 2014 and continued under the Constitution Day name from 2015, while National Day moved to June 29.
Republic of Seychelles · 2014–2015 National Day / Constitution Day transition documented by State House
Government of Seychelles
The Public Service Bureau lists the holiday and State House continues official Constitution Day ceremonies.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
3 fields not established in reviewed sources
Predecessor and precursor observances
Earlier or merged observances are kept separate from former names and later institutional actions.
Later institutional actions
Later recognition, renaming, mergers or date changes are kept separate from original establishment.
Also known as
Seychelles Constitution Day
How to Observe Constitution Day
Read the Constitution of Seychelles or an official institutional explanation of the constitutional system.
Follow official Constitution Day ceremonies or educational programs when they are available.
Learn about the 1993 referendum and the transition to the Third Republic using government, legal and archival sources.
Discuss constitutional rights, institutions and civic responsibilities without turning a factual observance guide into support for a current political actor or party.
Constitution Day Facts
Seychelles Constitution Day is observed on June 18.
The government lists Constitution Day as a public holiday.
June 18, 1993 is associated with the referendum approval and adoption of the Constitution of the Third Republic.
June 18 was formerly observed as Seychelles’ National Day; National Day moved to June 29 beginning in 2015.
Official 2026 ceremonies continued the annual June 18 Constitution Day observance.
Constitution Day Messages
Wishing the people of Seychelles a meaningful Constitution Day on June 18.
On Constitution Day, may civic learning and respect for the constitutional framework guide reflection on Seychelles’ history.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
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- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
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Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Seychelles Public Service Bureau — Public holidays (opens in a new tab)
Official Government
Seychelles Public Service Bureau — public-holiday legal-basis circular (opens in a new tab)
Official Government
State House Seychelles — Constitution Day celebrations 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Official Government
State House Seychelles — Constitution Day message 18 June 2015 (opens in a new tab)
State House Seychelles — National Day address 18 June 2014 (opens in a new tab)
Official Government
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Constitution Day?
18 June annually The documented recurrence rule is: 18 June.
Does Constitution Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Constitution Day an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as Seychelles / national public holiday and civic observance. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Constitution Day?
The reviewed sources identify Republic of Seychelles as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Government of Seychelles.
Is Constitution Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Seychelles. Its fuller verified scope is: Seychelles / national public holiday and civic observance.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-21.
When is Constitution Day in Seychelles?
It is observed on June 18 each year.
What does Seychelles Constitution Day commemorate?
It commemorates the 1993 constitutional milestone associated with the referendum approval and adoption of the Constitution of the Third Republic.
Is Constitution Day a public holiday in Seychelles?
Yes. Current Seychelles government public-holiday information lists Constitution Day on June 18.
Was June 18 previously Seychelles’ National Day?
Yes. June 18 was used as National Day through 2014. Beginning in 2015, National Day moved to June 29, the anniversary of independence, while June 18 continued as Constitution Day.
Other observances on June 18
These observances are also listed on June 18, 2027.
International Day for Countering Hate Speech
A/RES/75/309
Sustainable Gastronomy Day
A/RES/71/246