Monday after the Federal Fast
Federal Fast Monday follows the Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer. Vaud gives the Monday its own cantonal public-holiday status, while the preceding Sunday remains the shared reference point.
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Historie
From the Federal Fast to Vaud's Monday
Monday after the Federal Fast
In Vaud, the official local term is Lundi du Jeûne fédéral: the Monday following the Jeûne fédéral.
Recht
Why Monday is a holiday only in Vaud
Canton of Vaud
- Date
- Federal Fast Monday falls on Monday.
- Status
- Cantonal holiday
- Canton of Vaud; Federal Fast Monday is not a cantonal public holiday in the other 25 cantons.
- Scope
- Canton of Vaud
- Only Swiss National Day on 1 August has federal constitutional holiday status. Federal Fast Monday is governed by the canton of Vaud.
- Planning
- 3 free days without leave
- In Vaud, Monday extends the weekend without leave; outside Vaud, Federal Fast Monday has no cantonal public-holiday effect.
Canton of Vaud; Federal Fast Monday is not a cantonal public holiday in the other 25 cantons.
Only Swiss National Day on 1 August has federal constitutional holiday status. Federal Fast Monday is governed by the canton of Vaud.
In Vaud, Monday extends the weekend without leave; outside Vaud, Federal Fast Monday has no cantonal public-holiday effect.
Applicable scope
Canton of VaudCanton of Vaud; Federal Fast Monday is not a cantonal public holiday in the other 25 cantons.
Employment
Cantonal ruleWhere Vaud's holiday applies, work on the day follows public-holiday rules and permitted exceptions; employer and collective-agreement details still matter.
Planning consequence
3 free days without leaveIn Vaud, Monday extends the weekend without leave; outside Vaud, Federal Fast Monday has no cantonal public-holiday effect.
Planung
What the free Monday changes in practice
3 free days without leave
Scope
Canton of VaudCanton of Vaud; Federal Fast Monday is not a cantonal public holiday in the other 25 cantons.
Work
Vaud onlyIn Vaud, Monday is a cantonal public holiday; outside Vaud, this date does not remove a working day.
School
Check VaudThe Vaud school calendar is decisive; outside Vaud, Federal Fast Monday does not create a school day off.
Opening hours
Check locallyShops and services in Vaud may follow holiday opening rules; check the local provider before relying on access.
3 free days without leave
Vaud Monday extends the Federal Fast
The three-day break from 19 to 21 September applies only in Vaud; the statutory public-holiday effect ends at the cantonal border.
- Recommendation
- Treat Monday as a holiday only in Vaud
- Block
- 19 September 2026 to 21 September 2026
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short, source-backed answers about Federal Fast Monday.
How is Federal Fast Monday related to the Federal Fast?
It is the Monday after the Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer. Vaud gives that Monday its own cantonal public-holiday status.
Where is Federal Fast Monday a public holiday?
It applies in the canton of Vaud only; it is not a cantonal public holiday in the other 25 cantons.
What does Federal Fast Monday change for workplaces in Vaud?
In Vaud, Monday, 21 September 2026 continues the Federal Fast weekend. Outside Vaud, Federal Fast Monday has no separate cantonal public-holiday status for workplaces.
How should the Vaud Federal Fast weekend be planned in 2026?
The Monday on 21 September gives Vaud a three-day weekend without leave. That effect ends at the cantonal border.
Praxis
Workplace rules in Vaud
Check the local workplace rule for the affected address.
For workplaces, the relevant Vaud connection matters: Monday, 21 September 2026 is free there; outside the canton, the normal weekly schedule continues.
For schools, the Vaud calendar governs; outside the canton, the usual weekly rhythm continues.
Shops, counters and services in Vaud may follow holiday hours. Check the individual local opening time before relying on a Monday visit.
Recht
Keep Vaud separate in shared calendars
A cantonal Monday should remain visibly cantonal.
In a calendar covering several cantons, keep Vaud Monday marked as its own scope; the Federal Fast and the following Monday are not a nationwide two-day rule.
Praxis
Plan next
Use the local rule before fixing the next date.
Mark 21 September in shared calendars with the workplace location: Monday is a public holiday in Vaud.
Check the school location separately against the Vaud calendar.
For other locations, the Monday follows the local calendar; the holiday status remains limited to Vaud.
Sources & further reading
- SECO: leisure and public holidays : Federal guidance distinguishing the nationwide holiday from cantonal holidays.
- Swiss Labour Act Art. 20a : Federal labour rule for canton-designated holidays.
- Federal Constitution Art. 110 : constitutional status of Swiss National Day.
- Historical federal compilation (2011) : Historical context only; not current scope authority.
- EDK school holidays : Cantonal school-holiday source.
- Canton of Vaud: public holidays 2026 : current official cantonal calendar for 2026.