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There are ATMs, which accept major international cards, at the airport and at all the major
banks in Victoria. You'll also find ATMs at Beau Vallon and Anse Royale on Mahé and on
Praslin and La Digue. Remember that bank fees can apply.
Major credit cards, including Visa and MasterCard, are accepted in most hotels, restaur-
ants and tourist shops. Many guesthouses will still expect payment in cash. A few places
add on an extra fee, typically 3%, to the bill to cover 'bank charges'.
OPENING HOURS
Banks Usually open from 8.30am to 2pm Monday to Friday, and 8.30am to 11am on
Saturday.
Government offices Open from 8am to 4pm or 5pm Monday to Friday.
Restaurants Open between 11am and 2pm or 3pm and 6pm to 9pm daily.
Shops and businesses Typically 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to noon on
Saturday.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year 1 and 2 January
Good Friday March/April
Easter Day March/April
Labour Day 1 May
Liberation Day 5 June
Corpus Christi 10 June
National Day 18 June
Independence Day 29 June
Assumption 15 August
All Saints' Day 1 November
Immaculate Conception 8 December
Christmas Day 25 December
SAFE TRAVEL
Beaches in the Seychelles may be true beauties but some are certainly moody, changing
dramatically with the seasons. They can be tranquil and flat as a lake at certain times of
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