Holidays in Switzerland - 2026

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, Switzerland has 24 holidays in total, including 13 public holidays. The busiest month is January with 4 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 2, 2026FridayBerchtold's Day
January 2, 2026FridayBerchtold's Day
January 2, 2026FridaySt. Berchtold's Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayEpiphany
January 6, 2026TuesdayEpiphany
March 1, 2026SundayRepublic Day
March 19, 2026ThursdaySaint Joseph's Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 4, 2026SaturdayNäfels procession
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Christi
June 29, 2026MondaySaint Peter and Saint Paul
August 1, 2026SaturdaySwiss National Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption of the Virgin Mary
September 10, 2026ThursdayGeneva Prayday
September 20, 2026SundayFederal Day of Thanksgiving
September 21, 2026MondayFederal Fast Monday
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
December 8, 2026TuesdayImmaculate Conception
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayRestoration Day