Event

Valentine's Day 2026

Valentine's Day falls on 14 February every year. It is not a public holiday in Switzerland, but it is a strong date for restaurants, flowers, small gifts, hotels and evenings together.

Answer

When is it?

Valentine's Day 2026 is on . Not a public holiday. Work, school and opening hours follow the normal weekday pattern. The canton decides holiday and school consequences; the recurring rule supplies the date.

Local planning context

What matters for this date

Valentine's Day falls on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Families should check the cantonal school calendar, make restaurant and hotel bookings and order flowers early, and review evening transit connections.

Status
Past

Valentine's Day is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Valentine's Day 2026

All events
Valentine's Day Not a public holiday

Fixed date for reservations, flowers, gifts and time together.

Planning impact

Valentine's Day is a fixed date for reservations, flowers, gifts and time together.

The practical points are reservations, flower orders, gifts, childcare and the weekday. Demand can rise noticeably in cities and tourist destinations. Compare the affected canton before booking leave or childcare.

Restaurants

Book early

Popular times can book up faster than on normal February evenings.

Flowers

Order ahead

Flowers, small gifts and delivery windows should be handled beforehand.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

Not a public holiday. Work, school and opening hours follow the normal weekday pattern. Compare the affected canton before booking leave or childcare.

FAQ

Common questions about valentine's day

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day is on 14 February every year.

Is Valentine's Day a public holiday?

No. Valentine's Day is not a public holiday.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Valentine's Day is a fixed date for reservations, flowers, gifts and time together. 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