Switzerland Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Berchtold Day
Berchtold Day is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons.
Epiphany
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.
February
March
Neuchâtel Republic Day
Neuchâtel Republic Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland
Saint Joseph's Day
St. Joseph's Day is a public holiday in the predominantly Catholic regions of Switzerland.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
April
May
May Day (Half-Day)
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Pentecost
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Pentecost Monday
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.
June
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons.
Father's Day
Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Jura Independence Day
Jura Independence Day is a local holiday in Switzerland
St. Peter and St. Paul
St. Peter and St. Paul is a local holiday in Switzerland
August
September
Genevese Fast
Genevese Fast is a local holiday in Switzerland
Knabenschiessen
Knabenschiessen is a traditional shooting competition in Zurich, Switzerland.
Swiss Federal Fast
Swiss Federal Fast is an observance in Switzerland
Federal Fast Monday
Federal Fast Monday is a local holiday in Switzerland
Mauritius Day
Mauritius Day is a local holiday in Switzerland
St. Nicholas of Flüe
St. Nicholas of Flüe is a local holiday in Switzerland
November
December
Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
St. Stephen's Day
The Feast of Saint Stephen is a public holiday in large parts of Switzerland.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
Restoration of the Republic
Restoration of the Republic is a local holiday in Switzerland