School holidays

Spring break 2027

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

Answer

When is it?

Spring break 2027 is staggered by canton or school group. The first range is 20 March 2027 - 4 April 2027 for BL and BS; the cards below show every group.

Upcoming date
271 days until Spring break

Check family travel, childcare and busy travel windows early.

Exact dates

By canton group

Full overview
BL and BS

20 March 2027 - 4 April 2027

Basel-Landschaft Basel-Stadt
16 days
School year 2026/27 55% · 200 days until spring break
FR, GE, JU, LU, NE, NW, OW, TG, and VD

26 March 2027 - 11 April 2027

Freiburg Genf Jura Luzern Neuenburg Nidwalden Obwalden Thurgau Waadt
17 days
School year 2026/27 56% · 206 days until spring break
TI

26 March 2027 - 4 April 2027

Tessin
10 days
School year 2026/27 56% · 206 days until spring break
GL

1 April 2027 - 18 April 2027

Glarus
18 days
School year 2026/27 58% · 212 days until spring break
AG, AI, AR, BE, SG, and SO

10 April 2027 - 25 April 2027

Aargau Appenzell Innerrhoden Appenzell Ausserrhoden Bern St. Gallen Solothurn
16 days
School year 2026/27 61% · 221 days until spring break
SH and ZG

17 April 2027 - 2 May 2027

Schaffhausen Zug
16 days
School year 2026/27 63% · 228 days until spring break
ZH

24 April 2027 - 9 May 2027

Zürich
16 days
School year 2026/27 64% · 235 days until spring break
SZ

1 May 2027 - 16 May 2027

Schwyz
16 days
School year 2026/27 66% · 242 days until spring break
UR

1 May 2027 - 17 May 2027

Uri
17 days
School year 2026/27 66% · 242 days until spring break
VS

1 May 2027 - 9 May 2027

Wallis
9 days
School year 2026/27 66% · 242 days until spring 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

Spring break is best compared with 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 spring break

Short answers about canton differences, work leave and planning.

Are spring break dates the same in every canton?

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

Do spring break mean parents are automatically off work?

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

How should I plan around spring break?

Spring break is best compared with 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.