Switzerland Public Holidays 2026
There are 16 public holidays in Switzerland in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
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Swiss National Day
1 August 2026 (Saturday), in 29 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 16 public holidays Switzerland marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | Berchtold DayBerchtold Day is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons. |
| 6 January 2026 | Tuesday | EpiphanyEpiphany 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. |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Saint Joseph's DaySt. Joseph's Day is a public holiday in the predominantly Catholic regions of Switzerland. |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | May DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Pentecost MondayWhit 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 2026 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons. |
| 1 August 2026 | Saturday | Swiss National DaySwitzerland's National Day falls on August 1. |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Assumption of MaryThe 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. |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' DayAll Saints is a public holiday in some areas of Switzerland. |
| 8 December 2026 | Tuesday | Immaculate ConceptionThe Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year. |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen's DayThe Feast of Saint Stephen is a public holiday in large parts of Switzerland. |
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Switzerland in 2026?
There are 16 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 Swiss National Day on 1 August 2026 (Saturday).
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