Public holidays · Europe · 2026
Switzerland Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Switzerland
Switzerland has 4 national public holidays in 2026, plus 17 regional holidays. 3 of them fall on a weekday and 1 on a weekend. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December (in 59 days). There are 1 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
59days
Next public holiday
Christmas Day
Friday, 25 December 2026 · Weihnachten
4
National public holidays · #228
3
On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
1
Long weekends (3+ days)
17
Regional holidays
Switzerland public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Neujahr | Public holiday | |
| Ascension Day | Auffahrt | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Swiss National Day | Bundesfeier | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day Next | Weihnachten | Public holiday | |
| St. Berchtold's Day | Berchtoldstag | Regional holiday BE, FR, SH, AG, TG, VD |
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| Epiphany | Heilige Drei Könige | Regional holiday TI |
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| Weekend | Republic Day | Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik | Regional holiday NE |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Josefstag | Regional holiday SZ, VS |
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| Good Friday | Karfreitag | Regional holiday ZH, BE, LU, UR, SZ, OW, NW, GL +16 |
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| Weekend | Näfels procession | Näfelser Fahrt | Regional holiday GL |
| Easter Monday | Ostermontag | Regional holiday ZH, BE, GL, FR, BS, BL, SH, AR +9 |
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| Labour Day | Tag der Arbeit | Regional holiday ZH, SO, BS, BL, SH, NE, JU |
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| Whit Monday | Pfingstmontag | Regional holiday ZH, BE, GL, FR, BS, BL, SH, AR +8 |
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| Corpus Christi | Fronleichnam | Regional holiday LU, UR, SZ, OW, NW, ZG, FR, SO +4 |
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| Weekend | Assumption of the Virgin Mary | Maria Himmelfahrt | Regional holiday LU, UR, SZ, OW, NW, ZG, FR, SO +3 |
| Geneva Prayday | Jeûne genevois | Regional holiday GE |
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| Federal Fast Monday | Bettagsmontag | Regional holiday VD |
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| Weekend | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | Regional holiday LU, UR, SZ, OW, NW, GL, ZG, FR +5 |
| Immaculate Conception | Mariä Empfängnis | Regional holiday UR, OW, NW, ZG, FR, AG, VS |
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| Weekend | St. Stephen's Day | Stephanstag | Regional holiday ZH, BE, LU, GL, FR, BS, BL, SH +5 |
| Restoration Day | Restauration de la République | Regional holiday GE |
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (12)
| Epiphany | Observance | |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Day | Observance | |
| Easter Monday | Observance | |
| Labour Day | Observance | |
| Whit Monday | Observance | |
| Corpus Christi | Observance | |
| Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Observance | |
| Assumption of the Virgin Mary | Observance | |
| Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Observance | |
| All Saints' Day | Observance | |
| Immaculate Conception | Observance | |
| St. Stephen's Day | Observance |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Switzerland holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 1
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February
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March
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April
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May 1
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June
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July
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August 1
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September
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October
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November
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December 1
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Long weekends in Switzerland 2026
1 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
4days
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take off Fri 2 Jan
4days
Thu 14 May – Sun 17 May
Take off Fri 15 May
3days
Fri 25 Dec – Sun 27 Dec
No leave needed
Switzerland vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2026
Switzerland
4Planning a trip to Switzerland?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Switzerland
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2026?
4 national public holidays and 17 regional ones that apply only in some regions. That ranks Switzerland #228 of 235 countries by number of holidays in 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Switzerland?
Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday, 25 December 2026 — in 59 days.
How many long weekends are there in Switzerland in 2026?
1 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 2 Jan) for 4 days in a row from 1 January.
Which Switzerland public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Swiss National Day (Sat 1 Aug). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Switzerland?
December, with 1 national holidays: Christmas Day.