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NeujahrPublic holidayNationwide

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Weekday: 19Saturday: 2Sunday: 0

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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.

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    NeujahrPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 3 off

    Days off: Dec 30–Jan 35-day weekend
  • Jan
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    BerchtoldstagPublic holiday

    St. Berchtold's Day

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

    Take Jan 3 off

    Days off: Dec 30–Jan 35-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Heilige Drei KönigePublic holidayWeekend

    Epiphany

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: TI

    Take Jan 5 off

    Days off: Jan 5–73-day weekend
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    Jahrestag der Ausrufung der RepublikPublic holiday

    Republic Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: NE

    Take Mar 2 off

    Days off: Mar 1–44-day weekend
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    JosefstagPublic holiday

    Saint Joseph's Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: SZ, VS
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    KarfreitagPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Regional
    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 Mar 22, Mar 27 off

    Days off: Mar 22–276-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 Mar 22, Mar 27 off

    Days off: Mar 22–276-day weekend
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    Näfelser FahrtPublic holiday

    Näfels procession

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: GL
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    Tag der ArbeitPublic holiday

    Labour Day

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

    Take Apr 30, May 2, May 4 off

    Days off: Apr 28–May 69-day weekend
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    AuffahrtPublic holiday

    Ascension Day

    Nationwide
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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
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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 May 25 off

    Days off: May 24–274-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 28 off

    Days off: Jun 28–Jul 14-day weekend
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    BundesfeierPublic holiday

    Swiss National Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 30, Jul 31, Aug 2, Aug 3 off

    Days off: Jul 28–Aug 59-day weekend
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    Maria HimmelfahrtPublic holiday

    Assumption of the Virgin Mary

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

    Geneva Prayday

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: GE

    Take Sep 7 off

    Days off: Sep 6–94-day weekend
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    Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und BettagObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Federal Day of Thanksgiving

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: ZH, BE, LU, SZ, OW, NW, GL, SO, BS, BL, SH, SG, GR

    Take Sep 18 off

    Days off: Sep 15–184-day weekend
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    BettagsmontagPublic holiday

    Federal Fast Monday

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: VD

    Take Sep 18 off

    Days off: Sep 15–184-day weekend
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    AllerheiligenPublic holiday

    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: Nov 1–44-day weekend
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    Mariä EmpfängnisPublic holidayWeekend

    Immaculate Conception

    Regional
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    WeihnachtenPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 24, Dec 27, Dec 28 off

    Days off: Dec 22–Jan 212-day weekend
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    StephanstagPublic holiday

    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

    Take Dec 24, Dec 27, Dec 28 off

    Days off: Dec 22–Jan 212-day weekend
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    Restauration de la RépubliquePublic holiday

    Restoration Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: GE

Public Holidays in Switzerland

Neujahr

1 Jan 2035

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 2035

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 2035

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 2035

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 2035

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

23 Mar 2035

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.

Ostermontag

26 Mar 2035

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.

Näfelser Fahrt

4 Apr 2035

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.

Tag der Arbeit

1 May 2035

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

3 May 2035

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

14 May 2035

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

24 May 2035

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 2035

This is a public holiday in Switzerland.

Bundesfeier

1 Aug 2035

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 2035

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

6 Sep 2035

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

16 Sep 2035

This is a public holiday in Switzerland.

Bettagsmontag

17 Sep 2035

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 2035

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 2035

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 2035

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 2035

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 2035

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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