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JosefstagPublic holidayRegional
Observed in Cantons: CH-SZ, CH-VS

Take Mar 20th off

Days off: Mar 19–Mar 224-day weekend

Total Public Holidays

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Weekday: 15Saturday: 4Sunday: 2

Weekends Off

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Working Days: 246

Your Annual Leave

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Switzerland has both nationwide and regional public holidays. Some dates apply only in specific states or provinces. Please check the regional holidays carefully.

Public Holidays in Switzerland 2026

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Key Planning Insights for 2026

Strategic Leave "Hacks" for 2026: Good Friday (Apr 3) and Easter Monday (Apr 6) allow a 16-day break by taking Mar 30-Apr 2 and Apr 7-10. Ascension Day (May 14) and Whit Monday (May 25) are close; using 9 leave days can create a 17-day break. Booking 8 days off over Christmas and New Year yields 16 days into early 2027.

Regional & Cantonal Variations: Only Swiss National Day (Aug 1) is a nationwide holiday. Others vary by canton; Ticino observes Epiphany (Jan 6) and St. Joseph's Day (Mar 19), while Labour Day (May 1) is typically a public holiday in cantons such as Zurich, Basel, and Geneva.

Best Time to Visit in 2026: Peak demand is around Christmas/New Year, February ski season, and mid-July to mid-August. Spring and autumn are calmer with better value, though some mountain lifts may close for maintenance.

Major 2026 Events: SunIce Festival (Mar 19-21, St. Moritz); Zermatt Unplugged (Apr 7-11); Cully Jazz Festival (Apr 10-18); Montreux Jazz Festival (Jul 3-18); Gurtenfestival (Jul 15-18, Bern).

Local Traditions to Watch: Sechselaeuten in Zurich (spring festival) and Alpabzug cattle descents in late summer or early autumn are notable regional events.

Holiday List

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    NeujahrPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 5, Jan 7, Jan 8, Jan 9 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1111-day weekend
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    BerchtoldstagPublic holiday

    St. Berchtold's Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: BE, FR, SH, AG, TG, VD

    Take Jan 5, Jan 7, Jan 8, Jan 9 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1111-day weekend
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    Heilige Drei KönigePublic holiday

    Epiphany

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: TI

    Take Jan 5, Jan 7, Jan 8, Jan 9 off

    Days off: Jan 1–1111-day weekend
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    Jahrestag der Ausrufung der RepublikPublic holidayWeekend

    Republic Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: NE

    Take Mar 2 off

    Days off: Feb 28–Mar 23-day weekend
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    JosefstagPublic holiday

    Saint Joseph's Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: SZ, VS

    Take Mar 20 off

    Days off: Mar 19–224-day weekend
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    KarfreitagPublic holiday

    Good Friday

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    Observed in Cantons: ZH, BE, LU, UR, SZ, OW, NW, GL, ZG, FR, SO, BS, BL, SH, AR, AI, SG, GR, AG, TG, VD, NE, GE, JU

    Take Apr 2, Apr 7 off

    Days off: Apr 2–76-day weekend
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    Näfelser FahrtPublic holidayWeekend

    Näfels procession

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: GL

    Take Apr 2, Apr 7 off

    Days off: Apr 2–76-day weekend
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    OstermontagPublic holiday

    Easter Monday

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: ZH, BE, GL, FR, BS, BL, SH, AR, AI, SG, GR, AG, TG, TI, VD, GE, JU

    Take Apr 2, Apr 7 off

    Days off: Apr 2–76-day weekend
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    Tag der ArbeitPublic holiday

    Labour Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: ZH, SO, BS, BL, SH, NE, JU

    Take Apr 30 off

    Days off: Apr 30–May 34-day weekend
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    AuffahrtPublic holiday

    Ascension Day

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    Take May 15 off

    Days off: May 14–174-day weekend
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    PfingstmontagPublic holiday

    Whit Monday

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: ZH, BE, GL, FR, BS, BL, SH, AR, AI, SG, GR, AG, TG, VD, GE, JU

    Take May 26 off

    Days off: May 23–264-day weekend
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    FronleichnamPublic holiday

    Corpus Christi

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: LU, UR, SZ, OW, NW, ZG, FR, SO, AI, AG, VS, JU

    Take Jun 5 off

    Days off: Jun 4–74-day weekend
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    Peter und PaulObserved but not public holiday

    Saint Peter and Saint Paul

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: TI

    Take Jun 30 off

    Days off: Jun 27–304-day weekend
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    BundesfeierPublic holidayWeekend

    Swiss National Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 31 off

    Days off: Jul 31–Aug 23-day weekend
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    Maria HimmelfahrtPublic holidayWeekend

    Assumption of the Virgin Mary

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: LU, UR, SZ, OW, NW, ZG, FR, SO, AG, TI, VS

    Take Aug 14 off

    Days off: Aug 14–163-day weekend
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    Jeûne genevoisPublic holiday

    Geneva Prayday

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: GE

    Take Sep 11 off

    Days off: Sep 10–134-day weekend
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    Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und BettagObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Federal Day of Thanksgiving

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    Take Sep 22 off

    Days off: Sep 19–224-day weekend
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    BettagsmontagPublic holiday

    Federal Fast Monday

    Regional
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    Take Sep 22 off

    Days off: Sep 19–224-day weekend
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    AllerheiligenPublic holidayWeekend

    All Saints' Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: LU, UR, SZ, OW, NW, GL, ZG, FR, SO, SG, AG, TI, VS

    Take Nov 2 off

    Days off: Oct 31–Nov 23-day weekend
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    Mariä EmpfängnisPublic holiday

    Immaculate Conception

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: UR, OW, NW, ZG, FR, AG, VS

    Take Dec 7 off

    Days off: Dec 5–84-day weekend
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    WeihnachtenPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

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    StephanstagPublic holidayWeekend

    St. Stephen's Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: AG, AI, AR, BE, BL, BS, FR, GL, GR, LU, NW, OW, SG, SH, SZ, TG, TI, UR, ZH
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    Restauration de la RépubliquePublic holiday

    Restoration Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: GE

    Take Dec 30 off

    Days off: Dec 30–Jan 35-day weekend

Public Holidays in Switzerland

Neujahr

1 Jan 2026

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.

Berchtoldstag

2 Jan 2026

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.

Heilige Drei Könige

6 Jan 2026

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.

Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik

1 Mar 2026

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.

Josefstag

19 Mar 2026

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.

Karfreitag

3 Apr 2026

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.

Näfelser Fahrt

4 Apr 2026

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.

Ostermontag

6 Apr 2026

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.

Tag der Arbeit

1 May 2026

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.

Auffahrt

14 May 2026

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.

Pfingstmontag

25 May 2026

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.

Fronleichnam

4 Jun 2026

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.

Peter und Paul

29 Jun 2026

This is a public holiday in Switzerland.

Bundesfeier

1 Aug 2026

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.

Maria Himmelfahrt

15 Aug 2026

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.

Jeûne genevois

10 Sep 2026

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.

Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag

20 Sep 2026

This is a public holiday in Switzerland.

Bettagsmontag

21 Sep 2026

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.

Allerheiligen

1 Nov 2026

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.

Mariä Empfängnis

8 Dec 2026

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.

Weihnachten

25 Dec 2026

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.

Stephanstag

26 Dec 2026

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.

Restauration de la République

31 Dec 2026

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.

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