School holidays

Summer break 2026

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

Answer

When is it?

Summer break 2026 is staggered by canton or school group. The first range is 18 June 2026 - 30 August 2026 for TI; the cards below show every group.

Now relevant
Ends in 69 days

Family travel, childcare and return traffic are relevant now.

Exact dates

By canton group

Full overview
TI

18 June 2026 - 30 August 2026

Tessin
74 days
School year 2025/26 80% · 290 days until summer break
BL, BS, and GL

27 June 2026 - 9 August 2026

Basel-Landschaft Basel-Stadt Glarus
44 days
School year 2025/26 82% · 299 days until summer break
GE and VD

27 June 2026 - 16 August 2026

Genf Waadt
51 days
School year 2025/26 82% · 299 days until summer break
VS

1 July 2026 - 16 August 2026

Wallis
47 days
School year 2025/26 83% · 303 days until summer break
AI, GR, JU, LU, NE, NW, OW, UR, and ZG

4 July 2026 - 16 August 2026

Appenzell Innerrhoden Graubünden Jura Luzern Neuenburg Nidwalden Obwalden Uri Zug
44 days
School year 2025/26 84% · 306 days until summer break
AR, BE, SG, SH, SO, SZ, and TG

4 July 2026 - 9 August 2026

Appenzell Ausserrhoden Bern St. Gallen Schaffhausen Solothurn Schwyz Thurgau
37 days
School year 2025/26 84% · 306 days until summer break
FR

11 July 2026 - 26 August 2026

Freiburg
47 days
School year 2025/26 86% · 313 days until summer break
ZH

11 July 2026 - 16 August 2026

Zürich
37 days
School year 2025/26 86% · 313 days until summer break
AG

18 July 2026 - 9 August 2026

Aargau
23 days
School year 2025/26 88% · 320 days until summer 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

Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, childcare, camps, work absences and regional peak demand.

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 summer break

Short answers about canton differences, work leave and planning.

Are summer break dates the same in every canton?

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

Do summer break mean parents are automatically off work?

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

How should I plan around summer break?

Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, childcare, camps, work absences and regional peak demand. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.