BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//PublicHolidaysIn//Holiday Calendar//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Switzerland Public Holidays 1996
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Switzerland for 1996.
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:New Year's Day-1996-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960102
SUMMARY:Neujahr
DESCRIPTION:New Year's Day (Neujahr\, January 1) marks the beginning of the calendar year in Switzerland. It is widely observed with quiet family time after New Year's Eve celebrations. Most businesses and public institutions are closed nationwide\, and it is a public holiday in all cantons.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:St. Berchtold's Day-1996-01-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960103
SUMMARY:Berchtoldstag
DESCRIPTION:St. Berchtold's Day (Berchtoldstag\, January 2) is a public holiday in selected cantons. It is observed mainly in German-speaking and western cantons\, traditionally extending New Year celebrations and offering a day for rest or family visits.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Epiphany-1996-01-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960107
SUMMARY:Heilige Drei Könige
DESCRIPTION:Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige\, January 6) is a public holiday in the canton of Ticino. It commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus and is marked by church services and family traditions.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Republic Day-1996-03-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960302
SUMMARY:Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
DESCRIPTION:Republic Day (Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik\, March 1) is a public holiday in the canton of Neuchatel. It commemorates the establishment of the Republic of Neuchatel in 1848 and is marked by official events and local celebrations.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Saint Joseph's Day-1996-03-19@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960320
SUMMARY:Josefstag
DESCRIPTION:Saint Joseph's Day (Josefstag\, March 19) is a public holiday in selected cantons. This Catholic holiday honors Saint Joseph and is observed with religious services and a quieter public life.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Näfels procession-1996-04-04@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960405
SUMMARY:Näfelser Fahrt
DESCRIPTION:Näfelser Fahrt (first Thursday in April) is a public holiday in the canton of Glarus. It commemorates a historic battle from 1388 and is marked by a traditional procession and local ceremonies rooted in regional history.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Good Friday-1996-04-05@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960406
SUMMARY:Karfreitag
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday (Karfreitag\, Friday before Easter) is a public holiday in most cantons. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is widely observed\, especially in Protestant cantons\, with church services and reduced commercial activity.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Easter Monday-1996-04-08@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960409
SUMMARY:Ostermontag
DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday (Ostermontag\, Monday after Easter) is a public holiday in many cantons. It continues Easter celebrations and is commonly used for family visits and leisure activities\, with many businesses closed where it is observed.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Labour Day-1996-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960502
SUMMARY:Tag der Arbeit
DESCRIPTION:Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit\, May 1) is a public holiday in selected cantons. It honors workers and labor rights and is marked by demonstrations\, public events\, and a day off work where observed.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Ascension Day-1996-05-16@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960517
SUMMARY:Auffahrt
DESCRIPTION:Ascension Day (Auffahrt\, Thursday 40 days after Easter) commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. It is a public holiday in all cantons and often creates a long weekend.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Whit Monday-1996-05-27@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960528
SUMMARY:Pfingstmontag
DESCRIPTION:Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag\, Monday after Pentecost) is a public holiday in many cantons. It continues Pentecost celebrations and is commonly used for short trips\, rest\, and outdoor activities.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Corpus Christi-1996-06-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960607
SUMMARY:Fronleichnam
DESCRIPTION:Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam\, Thursday after Trinity Sunday) is a public holiday in Catholic cantons. The day is marked by religious processions and church services\, especially in central and southern Switzerland.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Saint Peter and Saint Paul-1996-06-29@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960630
SUMMARY:Peter und Paul
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Switzerland.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Swiss National Day-1996-08-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960802
SUMMARY:Bundesfeier
DESCRIPTION:Swiss National Day (Bundesfeier\, August 1) celebrates the founding of the Swiss Confederation. It is a public holiday in all cantons and is marked by fireworks\, bonfires\, speeches\, and local celebrations throughout the country.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Assumption of the Virgin Mary-1996-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960816
SUMMARY:Maria Himmelfahrt
DESCRIPTION:Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Maria Himmelfahrt\, August 15) is a public holiday in Catholic cantons. The day honors the Virgin Mary and is observed with religious services and local festivities.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Geneva Prayday-1996-09-05@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960906
SUMMARY:Jeûne genevois
DESCRIPTION:Geneva Prayday (Jeûne genevois\, September) is a public holiday in the canton of Geneva. This unique cantonal holiday combines reflection\, tradition\, and local customs\, reflecting Geneva's Protestant heritage.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Federal Day of Thanksgiving-1996-09-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960916
SUMMARY:Eidgenössischer Dank-\, Buss- und Bettag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Switzerland.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Federal Fast Monday-1996-09-16@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19960916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19960917
SUMMARY:Bettagsmontag
DESCRIPTION:Federal Fast Monday (Bettagsmontag\, Monday after the Federal Day of Thanksgiving) is a public holiday in the canton of Vaud. It follows the Federal Day of Thanksgiving and offers an additional day of rest.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:All Saints' Day-1996-11-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19961101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19961102
SUMMARY:Allerheiligen
DESCRIPTION:All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen\, November 1) is a public holiday in Catholic cantons. It is dedicated to remembering the deceased\, with families visiting cemeteries and observing the day in quiet reflection.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Immaculate Conception-1996-12-08@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19961208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19961209
SUMMARY:Mariä Empfängnis
DESCRIPTION:Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis\, December 8) is a public holiday in Catholic cantons. The day honors the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and is marked by religious observances.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Christmas Day-1996-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19961225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19961226
SUMMARY:Weihnachten
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day (Weihnachten\, December 25) celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is a public holiday in all cantons. It is widely observed with family gatherings\, festive meals\, and religious services.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:St. Stephen's Day-1996-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19961226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19961227
SUMMARY:Stephanstag
DESCRIPTION:St. Stephen's Day (Stephanstag\, December 26) is a public holiday in many cantons. It continues the Christmas holiday period and is commonly spent visiting relatives or relaxing.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Restoration Day-1996-12-31@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T070213Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19961231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970101
SUMMARY:Restauration de la République
DESCRIPTION:Restoration Day (Restauration de la République\, December 31) is a public holiday in the canton of Geneva. It commemorates the restoration of the Republic of Geneva in 1813 and is observed with local ceremonies.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1996
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR