Holidays · Switzerland
Switzerland Public Holidays 2026
🇨🇭 Complete list of national and public holidays in Switzerland for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Neujahrstag (New Year) | Thursday | national |
| April 3, 2026 | Karfreitag (Good Friday) Most cantons |
Friday | national |
| April 6, 2026 | Ostermontag (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2026 | Tag der Arbeit Some cantons |
Friday | regional |
| May 14, 2026 | Auffahrt (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| May 25, 2026 | Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday) | Monday | national |
| August 1, 2026 | Bundesfeiertag (National Day) | Saturday | national |
| December 25, 2026 | Weihnachten (Christmas Day) | Friday | national |
| December 26, 2026 | Stephanstag | Saturday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Neujahrstag (New Year) | Friday | national |
| March 26, 2027 | Karfreitag (Good Friday) Most cantons |
Friday | national |
| March 29, 2027 | Ostermontag (Easter Monday) | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2027 | Tag der Arbeit Some cantons |
Saturday | regional |
| May 6, 2027 | Auffahrt (Ascension) | Thursday | national |
| May 17, 2027 | Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday) | Monday | national |
| August 1, 2027 | Bundesfeiertag (National Day) | Sunday | national |
| December 25, 2027 | Weihnachten (Christmas Day) | Saturday | national |
| December 26, 2027 | Stephanstag | Sunday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Switzerland have?
9 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Switzerland?
Christmas Day and the new-year period.
Are banks closed on these days in Switzerland?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.