Switzerland Public Holidays
Switzerland observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Switzerland observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Switzerland by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Switzerland.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Berchtold's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | St. Berchtold's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Mar 1 | Sunday | Republic Day |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Saint Joseph's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Näfels procession |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Swiss National Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.