Saint Nicholas of Flüe falls on Friday, 25 September in 2026. The public holiday applies in the canton of Obwalden, not nationwide.
Saint Nicholas of Flüe falls on Friday, 25 September in 2026. The public holiday applies in the canton of Obwalden, not nationwide. Canton of Obwalden; 25 September is not a cantonal public holiday outside Obwalden.
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Saint Nicholas of Flüe falls on Friday, 25 September in 2026. The public holiday applies in the canton of Obwalden, not nationwide. Only Swiss National Day on 1 August has federal constitutional holiday status. Saint Nicholas of Flüe is governed cantonally in Obwalden.
Canton of Obwalden; 25 September is not a cantonal public holiday outside Obwalden.
In Obwalden, Friday creates a long weekend without extra leave; outside the canton, 25 September is not a cantonal public holiday.
The 25 to 27 September long weekend applies in Obwalden; outside the canton, Friday remains a regular day.
Block 25 September only for Obwalden. The 25 to 27 September long weekend applies in Obwalden; outside the canton, Friday remains a regular day.
Employment: Where Obwalden's holiday applies, work on Friday follows public-holiday rules and permitted exceptions; the employer and applicable agreement decide the details.
School: In Obwalden, the cantonal school calendar determines Friday; elsewhere, use the calendar for the school location.
Opening hours: Shops and services in Obwalden may follow holiday hours; check concrete times before travelling to Flüeli-Ranft.
Assumption: Monday-Friday working week.
Workplace applicability is not confirmed; no leave days are preselected. Local or partial employment entitlement for Saint Nicholas of Flüe (2026-09-25) at the workplace in Switzerland must be confirmed with the municipality and employer.
Nicholas of Flue is known throughout Switzerland. The statutory public holiday on 25 September is nevertheless designated by the canton of Obwalden.
Saint Nicholas of Flüe commemorates the Obwalden hermit and peacemaker Nicholas of Flüe. The cantonal holiday ties the historical figure directly to Obwalden.
Church services and visits to Ranft keep the memory of Nicholas of Flüe alive. The tradition is religious and regional, not an employment holiday across Switzerland.
For travel or participation, use the local information published for the affected canton or municipality.
Open the relevant calendar or tool below.