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X-WR-CALNAME:Switzerland Public Holidays 2026
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Switzerland for 2026.
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:New Year's Day-2026-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:St. Berchtold's Day-2026-01-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Epiphany-2026-01-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Republic Day-2026-03-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Saint Joseph's Day-2026-03-19@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Good Friday-2026-04-03@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Näfels procession-2026-04-04@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Easter Monday-2026-04-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Labour Day-2026-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Ascension Day-2026-05-14@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Whit Monday-2026-05-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Corpus Christi-2026-06-04@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Saint Peter and Saint Paul-2026-06-29@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630
SUMMARY:Peter und Paul
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Switzerland.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Swiss National Day-2026-08-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Assumption of the Virgin Mary-2026-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Geneva Prayday-2026-09-10@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Federal Day of Thanksgiving-2026-09-20@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
SUMMARY:Eidgenössischer Dank-\, Buss- und Bettag
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Switzerland.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/switzerland/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Federal Fast Monday-2026-09-21@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:All Saints' Day-2026-11-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Immaculate Conception-2026-12-08@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Christmas Day-2026-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:St. Stephen's Day-2026-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:Restoration Day-2026-12-31@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T061503Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
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/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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