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X-WR-CALNAME:Switzerland Public Holidays 1997
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Switzerland for 1997.
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:New Year's Day-1997-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970102
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:St. Berchtold's Day-1997-01-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970103
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Epiphany-1997-01-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970107
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Republic Day-1997-03-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970302
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Saint Joseph's Day-1997-03-19@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970320
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Good Friday-1997-03-28@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970329
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Easter Monday-1997-03-31@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970401
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Näfels procession-1997-04-04@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970405
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Labour Day-1997-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970502
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Ascension Day-1997-05-08@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970509
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Whit Monday-1997-05-19@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970520
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Corpus Christi-1997-05-29@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970530
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Saint Peter and Saint Paul-1997-06-29@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970630
SUMMARY:Peter und Paul
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Switzerland.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Swiss National Day-1997-08-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970802
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Assumption of the Virgin Mary-1997-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970816
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Geneva Prayday-1997-09-11@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970912
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Federal Day of Thanksgiving-1997-09-21@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970922
SUMMARY:Eidgenössischer Dank-\, Buss- und Bettag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Switzerland.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Federal Fast Monday-1997-09-22@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19970922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19970923
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:All Saints' Day-1997-11-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19971101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19971102
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Immaculate Conception-1997-12-08@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19971208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19971209
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Christmas Day-1997-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19971225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19971226
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:St. Stephen's Day-1997-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19971226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19971227
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Restoration Day-1997-12-31@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260615T055426Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:19971231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:19980101
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/1997
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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