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Switzerland Public Holidays 2026

There are 26 public holidays in Switzerland in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 4 August 2026.

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Genevese Fast (Geneva)

10 September 2026 (Thursday), in 18 days

Public holidays in 2026

The 26 public holidays Switzerland marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
2 January 2026FridayBerchtold Day (6 regions)Berchtold Day is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons.
6 January 2026TuesdayEpiphany (Schwyz, Ticino & Uri)Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus' baptism.
1 March 2026SundayNeuchâtel Republic Day (Neuchâtel)Neuchâtel Republic Day is a local holiday in Switzerland
19 March 2026ThursdaySaint Joseph's Day (7 regions)St. Joseph's Day is a public holiday in the predominantly Catholic regions of Switzerland.
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday (all except Ticino & Valais)Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday (all except 7 regions)Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
9 April 2026ThursdayNäfels Procession (Glarus)Näfels Procession is a local holiday in Switzerland
1 May 2026FridayMay Day (8 regions)Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
1 May 2026FridayMay Day (Half-Day) (Solothurn)Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
14 May 2026ThursdayAscension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
25 May 2026MondayPentecost Monday (all except 7 regions)Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
4 June 2026ThursdayCorpus Christi (13 regions)Corpus Christi is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons.
23 June 2026TuesdayJura Independence Day (Jura)Jura Independence Day is a local holiday in Switzerland
29 June 2026MondaySt. Peter and St. Paul (Ticino)St. Peter and St. Paul is a local holiday in Switzerland
1 August 2026SaturdaySwiss National DaySwitzerland's National Day falls on August 1.
15 August 2026SaturdayAssumption of Mary (13 regions)The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
10 September 2026ThursdayGenevese Fast (Geneva)Genevese Fast is a local holiday in Switzerland
21 September 2026MondayFederal Fast Monday (Vaud)Federal Fast Monday is a local holiday in Switzerland
22 September 2026TuesdayMauritius Day (Appenzell Innerrhoden)Mauritius Day is a local holiday in Switzerland
25 September 2026FridaySt. Nicholas of Flüe (Obwalden)St. Nicholas of Flüe is a local holiday in Switzerland
1 November 2026SundayAll Saints' Day (15 regions)All Saints is a public holiday in some areas of Switzerland.
8 December 2026TuesdayImmaculate Conception (11 regions)The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
26 December 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day (17 regions)The Feast of Saint Stephen is a public holiday in large parts of Switzerland.
31 December 2026ThursdayRestoration of the Republic (Geneva)Restoration of the Republic is a local holiday in Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Switzerland in 2026?

There are 26 public holidays in Switzerland in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Switzerland?

The next holiday in Switzerland is Genevese Fast (Geneva) on 10 September 2026 (Thursday).

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