School holidays

Easter break 2026

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

Answer

When is it?

Easter break 2026 is staggered by canton or school group. The first range is 28 March 2026 - 12 April 2026 for BL and BS; the cards below show every group.

Exact dates

By canton group

Full overview
BL and BS

28 March 2026 - 12 April 2026

Basel-Landschaft Basel-Stadt
16 days
School year 2025/26 57% · 208 days until easter break
AG, AI, AR, BE, FR, GE, GL, JU, LU, NE, NW, OW, SG, SO, TG, and VD

3 April 2026 - 19 April 2026

Aargau Appenzell Innerrhoden Appenzell Ausserrhoden Bern Freiburg Genf Glarus Jura Luzern Neuenburg Nidwalden Obwalden St. Gallen Solothurn Thurgau Waadt
17 days
School year 2025/26 59% · 214 days until easter break
TI

3 April 2026 - 12 April 2026

Tessin
10 days
School year 2025/26 59% · 214 days until easter break
SH and ZG

11 April 2026 - 26 April 2026

Schaffhausen Zug
16 days
School year 2025/26 61% · 222 days until easter break
GR and ZH

18 April 2026 - 3 May 2026

Graubünden Zürich
16 days
School year 2025/26 63% · 229 days until easter break
SZ

25 April 2026 - 10 May 2026

Schwyz
16 days
School year 2025/26 65% · 236 days until easter break
UR

2 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

Uri
16 days
School year 2025/26 67% · 243 days until easter break
VS

9 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

Wallis
9 days
School year 2025/26 69% · 250 days until easter 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

Easter break should be compared with spring break, Good Friday, Easter Monday, school restart and return travel.

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 easter break

Short answers about canton differences, work leave and planning.

Are easter break dates the same in every canton?

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

Do easter break mean parents are automatically off work?

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

How should I plan around easter break?

Easter break should be compared with spring break, Good Friday, Easter Monday, school restart and return travel. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.