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NeujahrPublic holidayNationwide

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Days off: Jan 1–Jan 77-day weekend

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Weekday: 18Saturday: 2Sunday: 0

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Working Days: 243

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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, Jan 7 off

    Days off: Jan 1–77-day weekend
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    BerchtoldstagPublic holiday

    St. Berchtold's Day

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

    Take Jan 3, Jan 7 off

    Days off: Jan 1–77-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Heilige Drei KönigePublic holiday

    Epiphany

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: TI

    Take Jan 3, Jan 7 off

    Days off: Jan 1–77-day weekend
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    Jahrestag der Ausrufung der RepublikPublic holidayWeekend

    Republic Day

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: NE

    Take Feb 28 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 17–Mar 18 off

    Days off: Mar 15–195-day weekend
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    Näfelser FahrtPublic holiday

    Näfels procession

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: GL

    Take Apr 3, Apr 8 off

    Days off: Apr 3–86-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 3, Apr 8 off

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    Tag der ArbeitPublic holiday

    Labour Day

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

    Take May 2 off

    Days off: May 1–44-day weekend
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    AuffahrtPublic holiday

    Ascension Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 16 off

    Days off: May 15–184-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 27 off

    Days off: May 24–274-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 6 off

    Days off: Jun 5–84-day weekend
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    Peter und PaulObserved but not public holidayWeekend

    Saint Peter and Saint Paul

    Regional
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    Take Jun 30 off

    Days off: Jun 28–303-day weekend
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    BundesfeierPublic holiday

    Swiss National Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 31 off

    Days off: Jul 31–Aug 34-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

    Take Aug 14 off

    Days off: Aug 14–174-day weekend
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    Jeûne genevoisPublic holiday

    Geneva Prayday

    Regional
    Observed in Cantons: GE

    Take Sep 12 off

    Days off: Sep 11–144-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 23 off

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    BettagsmontagPublic holiday

    Federal Fast Monday

    Regional
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    Take Sep 23 off

    Days off: Sep 20–234-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 Oct 31 off

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

    Immaculate Conception

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    WeihnachtenPublic holiday

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 24, Dec 29, Dec 30 off

    Days off: Dec 24–Jan 412-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 29, Dec 30 off

    Days off: Dec 24–Jan 412-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 2042

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 2042

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 2042

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 2042

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 2042

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.

Näfelser Fahrt

4 Apr 2042

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

7 Apr 2042

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 2042

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

15 May 2042

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

26 May 2042

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

5 Jun 2042

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 2042

This is a public holiday in Switzerland.

Bundesfeier

1 Aug 2042

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 2042

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

11 Sep 2042

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

21 Sep 2042

This is a public holiday in Switzerland.

Bettagsmontag

22 Sep 2042

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 2042

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 2042

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 2042

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 2042

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 2042

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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