Red-Letter Days
Nationwide rules first
Statutory public holidays in Switzerland. Quickly check all official dates and plan your paid days off.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
SCHOOL BREAKS.
The ultimate planning view for public holidays, school breaks, regional holidays, and useful free-day ideas in Switzerland.
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1980-2040
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January
New Year's Day
Public01.01.
2026
Valid in cantons:
All cantons
Nationwide day off, while opening hours, transport and events remain local.
Berchtold's Day
Regional02.01.
2026
Valid in cantons:
BE LU OW NW GL ZG FR Applies in part of this region: Freiburg SH SG AG Applies in part of this region: Aargau TG VD VS JU
Several cantons observe the date, others do not or apply caveats.
Epiphany
Regional06.01.
2026
Valid in cantons:
UR SZ TI
The holiday is not nationwide; workplace or school location decides.
March
Republic Day
Regional01.03.
2026
Valid in cantons:
NE
The relevant scope is the canton of Neuchatel.
Saint Joseph's Day
Regional19.03.
2026
Valid in cantons:
UR SZ NW TI VS
Local caveats can apply, especially in Solothurn.
April
Good Friday
Regional03.04.
2026
Valid in cantons:
ZH BE LU UR SZ OW NW GL ZG FR SO BS BL SH AR AI SG GR AG TG VD NE GE JU
Quiet, cantonal and strongly tied to Easter.
Easter Monday
Regional06.04.
2026
Valid in cantons:
ZH BE LU UR SZ OW NW GL ZG FR Applies in part of this region: Freiburg BS BL SH AR AI SG GR AG Applies in part of this region: Aargau TG TI VD VS GE JU
Usually a day off, but check the canton.
May
Labour Day
Regional01.05.
2026
Valid in cantons:
ZH SO Applies in part of this region: Solothurn BS BL SH TG TI NE JU
Not a nationwide public holiday.
Whit Monday
Regional25.05.
2026
Valid in cantons:
ZH BE LU UR SZ OW NW GL ZG FR Applies in part of this region: Freiburg BS BL SH AR AI SG GR AG Applies in part of this region: Aargau TG TI VD VS GE JU
Relevant in many cantons.
June
Corpus Christi
Regional04.06.
2026
Valid in cantons:
LU UR SZ OW NW ZG FR Applies in part of this region: Freiburg SO Applies in part of this region: Solothurn AI AG Applies in part of this region: Aargau TI VS JU
Catholic-influenced, sometimes local Thursday.
August
Assumption Day
Regional15.08.
2026
Valid in cantons:
LU UR SZ OW NW ZG FR Applies in part of this region: Freiburg SO Applies in part of this region: Solothurn AI AG Applies in part of this region: Aargau TI VS JU
Cantonal and sometimes locally limited.
September
Saint Maurice Day
Regional22.09.
2026
Valid in cantons:
AI Applies in part of this region: Appenzell Innerrhoden
Regional in Appenzell Innerrhoden.
November
All Saints' Day
Regional01.11.
2026
Valid in cantons:
LU UR SZ OW NW GL ZG FR Applies in part of this region: Freiburg SO Applies in part of this region: Solothurn AI SG AG Applies in part of this region: Aargau TI VS JU
Cantonal and sometimes locally limited.
December
Immaculate Conception
Regional08.12.
2026
Valid in cantons:
LU UR SZ OW NW ZG FR Applies in part of this region: Freiburg AI AG Applies in part of this region: Aargau TI VS
Cantonal and sometimes locally limited.
St Stephen's Day
Regional26.12.
2026
Valid in cantons:
ZH BE LU UR SZ OW NW GL ZG FR Applies in part of this region: Freiburg BS BL SH SG GR AG Applies in part of this region: Aargau TG TI VS
Many cantons, but not uniform nationwide.
New Year's Eve
Info31.12.
2026
Valid in cantons:
All cantons
Planning date, not a nationwide public holiday.
Guide
Plan your free time perfectly
Start with the matrix when you need the full picture. Continue with the smart holiday planner for concrete leave days, the school-holiday page for family trips, and calendar weeks for seamless project coordination.
School Holidays
Family timing matters
Summer, Winter, Easter, and Autumn breaks. Specific dates vary by canton and planning context.
public holidays
Turn dates into time off
Maximize your time off: with well-placed public holidays, individual vacation days can become longer free blocks.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Public Holidays in Switzerland
Quick answers for cantonal holidays, work planning, school breaks, and regional differences.
Are Swiss public holidays the same in every canton?
No. Switzerland has a strongly cantonal holiday structure. Federal Day on 1 August is nationwide; many other public holidays depend on the canton, municipality, employer and collective agreement.
Why does the canton filter matter?
A date can be a public holiday in one canton and a normal working day in another. For planning, use the canton of the workplace, school or concrete appointment.
Are Swiss school holidays the same everywhere?
No. School holidays are organised by canton and often by municipality or school authority. Families should compare public holidays with the EDK school-holiday context and the local school calendar.
What should cross-canton teams check first?
Start with the workplace canton, then check school holidays, public transport, appointments and calendar weeks. The same date can affect teams differently across cantons.
Data basis
Official-source-backed dates, clear planning views
The overview combines Swiss public-holiday rules, regional holiday data and official school-calendar dates. Filters, quick links and planning summaries build on that shared date basis.