School holidays

Autumn break 2026

Exact school-holiday ranges by canton or school group, with planning links and subscription options.

Answer

When is it?

Autumn break 2026 is staggered by canton or school group. The first range is 19 September 2026 - 11 October 2026 for BE; the cards below show every group.

Upcoming date
89 days until Autumn break

Check family travel, childcare and busy travel windows early.

Exact dates

By canton group

Full overview
BE

19 September 2026 - 11 October 2026

Bern
23 days
School year 2026/27 5% · 18 days until autumn break
OW

25 September 2026 - 11 October 2026

Obwalden
17 days
School year 2026/27 7% · 24 days until autumn break
AG, BL, BS, LU, NW, and SZ

26 September 2026 - 11 October 2026

Aargau Basel-Landschaft Basel-Stadt Luzern Nidwalden Schwyz
16 days
School year 2026/27 7% · 25 days until autumn break
SG, SH, and SO

26 September 2026 - 18 October 2026

St. Gallen Schaffhausen Solothurn
23 days
School year 2026/27 7% · 25 days until autumn break
AI, AR, GL, JU, NE, TG, UR, ZG, and ZH

3 October 2026 - 18 October 2026

Appenzell Innerrhoden Appenzell Ausserrhoden Glarus Jura Neuenburg Thurgau Uri Zug Zürich
16 days
School year 2026/27 9% · 32 days until autumn break
FR, GR, VD, and VS

10 October 2026 - 25 October 2026

Freiburg Graubünden Waadt Wallis
16 days
School year 2026/27 11% · 39 days until autumn break
GE

17 October 2026 - 25 October 2026

Genf
9 days
School year 2026/27 13% · 46 days until autumn break
TI

31 October 2026 - 8 November 2026

Tessin
9 days
School year 2026/27 16% · 60 days until autumn break
Data basis

Official EDK dates, grouped by canton

The displayed date rows are grouped from official EDK school-holiday data. Movable school-free days, local arrangements and school-specific deviations are still separate checks.

EDK school-holiday regulation EDK holiday calendar
What to do next

Use the date, then plan around it

Autumn break should be checked together with canton dates, childcare, travel traffic and nearby regional holidays.

Families

Childcare first

School-free weekdays still need childcare or approved leave.

Work

Not automatically off

School holidays do not replace employment leave rules.

Travel

Expect demand peaks

Starts and ends can affect traffic, booking windows and family destinations.

FAQ

Common questions about autumn break

Short answers about canton differences, work leave and planning.

Are autumn break dates the same in every canton?

No. Autumn break dates differ by canton or school group. The table on this page shows the exact range for each group.

Do autumn break mean parents are automatically off work?

No. Autumn break affect school schedules and childcare planning, but work leave still depends on employment rules and approved vacation days.

How should I plan around autumn break?

Autumn break should be checked together with canton dates, childcare, travel traffic and nearby regional holidays. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.