{"id":2315,"date":"2026-02-08T08:40:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T08:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/seychelles\/?p=2315"},"modified":"2026-02-25T18:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:07:51","slug":"christmas-in-seychelles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/christmas-in-seychelles\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in Seychelles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>A brief yet essential article for those dreaming of spending Christmas in Seychelles and welcoming the New Year under palm trees on the beach of a tropical island in the Indian Ocean on the equator. Isn&#8217;t it a dream? It certainly sounds like one! However, there are nuances and intricacies in this matter that may not be immediately apparent. I&#8217;ll share everything you need to know about celebrating Christmas in Seychelles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/christmas-in-seychelles\/#Christmas_in_Seychelles_General_Information\" >Christmas in Seychelles: General Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/christmas-in-seychelles\/#Drawbacks_to_Be_Aware_Of\" >Drawbacks to Be Aware Of<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/christmas-in-seychelles\/#Packages_for_Christmas_in_Seychelles\" >Packages for Christmas in Seychelles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/christmas-in-seychelles\/#Travel_Tips\" >Travel Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_in_Seychelles_General_Information\"><\/span><strong>Christmas in Seychelles: General Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Facts to better understand the national characteristics and how locals celebrate Christmas and New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The majority of the population in Seychelles is Catholic, with others being Hindus and Muslims. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/religion-in-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2704\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the religious diversity on the islands<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The main holiday here is Christmas on December 25. People prepare for it, celebrate it, and set up a grand table with family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, New Year is not extensively celebrated in Seychelles. It&#8217;s more for tourists and a nod to Western traditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotels and restaurants adorn themselves with garlands and decorations. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Interesting to know:<\/p>\n<cite>Christmas trees and pine trees don&#8217;t grow here, as it&#8217;s a tropical climate. Locals either use artificial trees or create improvised ones from palm leaves, coconuts, bamboo \u2013 their creativity knows no bounds. An example was shown in the photo at the beginning of the article.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/01\/new-year-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas in Seychelles\" class=\"wp-image-2334\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here&#8217;s another Christmas tree in Seychelles made from coconuts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas is a family celebration. Fireworks and festivities on New Year&#8217;s Eve are almost absent. Only hotels, popular among Europeans, organize entertainment programs. If you rent a villa or apartment, you&#8217;ll need to plan your own New Year celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a lively New Year&#8217;s Eve with a noisy, fun crowd, choose hotels with more European tourists. Otherwise, you might find yourself heading to bed by 11:00 PM. In most large hotels, Christmas is celebrated quietly, while New Year&#8217;s Eve features banquets, festive dinners, and a New Year&#8217;s program with fireworks. However, these events usually end around 2-3 AM, rarely lasting until morning. Learn more about the timing, operating hours of establishments, and the punctuality of locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/luxury-5-star-hotels-in-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1271\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">popular hotels in Seychelles<\/a> can be found here, along with details on booking and package deals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drawbacks_to_Be_Aware_Of\"><\/span><strong>Drawbacks to Be Aware Of<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s discuss the main drawback you might encounter during Christmas and New Year in Seychelles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important:<\/p>\n<cite>Despite Seychelles being on the equator, with summer all year round and temperatures around +30\u00b0C, December and January are the two rainiest months. In recent years, it&#8217;s not uncommon to experience 7-10 days without sunshine. Rain can last the whole day or just 1-2 hours. Weather is unpredictable \u2013 year ago, there was hardly any rain, while this year, December was drenched.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/01\/new-year-2.jpg\" alt=\"christmas seychelles weather\" class=\"wp-image-2335\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The second half of December was quite rainy last year, but by January 1st, the sun was shining brightly. Be mentally prepared for rain during the Christmas holidays but hope for some sunshine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For information about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/seasons-and-weather-in-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1329\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weather and seasons in Seychelles by month<\/a>, check out this link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In December and January, there are many tourists on the islands, and rains don&#8217;t deter them. However, for those flying in for a short 5-7 day vacation, be prepared not to see the sun during that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packages_for_Christmas_in_Seychelles\"><\/span><strong>Packages for Christmas in Seychelles<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, a few points about packages for Christmas and New Year holidays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Occupancy rates in hotels across Seychelles during Christmas and New Year average around 97%. This means there&#8217;s almost no available accommodation, and what&#8217;s left will be very expensive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you plan to purchase a package for Christmas, it&#8217;s better to do so well in advance, at least 3-4 months. Keep in mind that some tourists book Christmas  packages as early as April. Early booking often comes with good discounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read about excellent hotels in <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/packages-to-seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1583\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seychelles with available packages<\/a> here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/01\/new-year-3.jpg\" alt=\"new year seychelles\" class=\"wp-image-2336\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many restaurants in Seychelles offer holiday menus for Christmas and New Year. I recommend trying the local Christmas dish, Ginger Crab, if you come across it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Tips\"><\/span>Travel Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, some tips that will definitely help, and for many, they are not as obvious until you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seychelles has only one true supermarket with the assortment we are accustomed to, located in the capital, Victoria. Before Christmas and New Year, the entire country converges there. Expect heavy traffic, impossible parking, and even worse queues at the cash registers. All other shops in Seychelles look like the ones in the photo below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Christmas and New Year, almost nothing is open \u2013 neither shops nor restaurants. Plan your leisure activities in advance, especially your purchases, including groceries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/01\/new-year-5.jpg\" alt=\"christmas holidays seychelles\" class=\"wp-image-2338\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The fruit stall is ready for Christmas, adorned with tinsel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important:<\/p>\n<cite>If you plan to bring any products to Seychelles for Christmas, keep in mind that importing meat and fish products to Seychelles is prohibited. There is a scanner at the airport, and if they find any such items, you&#8217;ll be required to discard them. However, many tourists still attempt to bring something.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, Christmas in Seychelles unfolds quietly in a family circle, while New Year is celebrated in a routine manner without extravagant festivities. Either choose a hotel with a Christmas and New Year program or plan your own leisure activities. For many, the beach, ocean, palm trees, and a bottle of Takamaka rum are enough to welcome Christmas and New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: essential links to organize your dream trip to the Seychelles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FLIGHTS<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/O3VCvsXE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WayAway <\/a>&#8211; direct flights and best deals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CAR RENTAL<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mahe and Praslin, no deposit required &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/LW0AAZtl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LocalRent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most famous car rental company &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/KXoNo3CE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TOURS and EXCURSIONS<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/NkAeedKR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide <\/a>&#8211; 90+ activities and tours in the Seychelles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/OEgGXHOq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator <\/a>&#8211; 130 + activities in Seychelles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TRAVEL INSURANCE<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/85F61SND\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EKTA<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HOTELS, VILLAS, APARTMENTS<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/kR8JXXlm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor <\/a>compares prices among a dozen other services and platforms and offers to choose the best one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/vLgxVmup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; one of the most popular accommodation booking platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PACKAGES<\/strong>: from budget to luxury &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/8fiuVD1A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIRPORT TRANSFER<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/Eie2HQdP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INTERNET<\/strong>: eSIM of local telecom operator &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/Fn4pnXLu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/Fn4pnXLu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airalo<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A brief yet essential article for those dreaming of spending Christmas in Seychelles and welcoming the New Year under palm trees on the beach of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2318,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2315","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2315"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2315\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3087,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2315\/revisions\/3087"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2315"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/seychelles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}