Event

Saint Martin's Day 2026

Saint Martin's Day is 11 November. In Switzerland the practical focus is local lantern and Räbeliechtli customs, school, municipalities and family routes.

Answer

When is it?

Saint Martin's Day 2026 is on . Not a nationwide public holiday. School, municipality, clubs or church communities set the dates that matter. The canton decides holiday and school consequences; the recurring rule supplies the date.

Upcoming date
113 days until Saint Martin's Day

Check local events, seasonal offers and family plans early.

Exact dates

Saint Martin's Day 2026

All events
Saint Martin's Day Custom

Lanterns, family routes, school, municipality and regional evening dates around 11 November.

Planning impact

In Switzerland, Saint Martin's Day is mainly a local lantern and family date.

Check the local date, meeting point, weather, route home and whether school or municipality schedules the event before or after 11 November. Compare the affected canton before booking leave or childcare.

Lanterns

Use the local date

The most important date usually comes from school, municipality, club or church, not the national holiday list.

Family

Plan the evening realistically

Meeting point, weather, younger children and the way home decide whether the evening stays calm.

Preparation

Prepare lights and clothing

Lanterns, Räbeliechtli, batteries, warm clothes and a small dinner should not wait until the evening.

Calendar

Do not only check 11/11

Many events fall on the next suitable evening or weekend.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

Not a nationwide public holiday. School, municipality, clubs or church communities set the dates that matter. Compare the affected canton before booking leave or childcare.

FAQ

Common questions about saint martin's day

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Saint Martin's Day?

Saint Martin's Day is on 11 November every year.

Is Saint Martin's Day a public holiday in Switzerland?

No. Saint Martin's Day is not a nationwide public holiday in Switzerland.

Who sets lantern or Räbeliechtli dates?

Usually school, municipality, club or church. The event can also fall before or after 11 November.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

In Switzerland, Saint Martin's Day is mainly a local lantern and family date. The canton decides holiday and school consequences; the recurring rule supplies the date.

Labour Act Art. 20a EDK holiday calendar How we maintain this data