Constitution Day in Seychelles marks the 1993 adoption of the constitution, establishing democracy and a multi-party system, celebrated with ceremonies, cultural events and national pride.

When is Constitution Day?

Constitution Day in Seychelles is celebrated every year on June 18.

The following is the list of Constitution Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Constitution Day?

Seychelles gained independence from Britain on June 29, 1976, becoming a republic with a parliamentary democracy.

However, in 1977, President France-Albert René came to power through a coup and established a one-party socialist state under the Seychelles People's Progressive Front (SPPF). For more than a decade, the country operated under this system, with limited political pluralism.

By the early 1990s, global political changes (end of the Cold War, democratization movements worldwide) influenced Seychelles. Growing internal pressure led to the government agreeing to reforms.

In 1992, a Constitutional Commission was formed, bringing together representatives from different political parties and groups to draft a new constitution.

On June 18, 1993, following a national referendum, Seychelles officially adopted its new constitution, marking the start of the Third Republic.

The constitution introduced: a multi-party political system, guarantees of civil rights and freedoms, clear separation of powers (executive, legislative, judicial), and democratic institutions that remain in place today.

To honor this democratic milestone, June 18 was declared Constitution Day in Seychelles. It commemorates the return of multi-party democracy, the protection of civil liberties, and the empowerment of citizens in governance.