How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2026?
Switzerland has 8 widely observed public holidays in 2026, per Swiss Public Holidays 2026 — federally and widely observed cantonal holidays.
Switzerland has 8 widely observed public holidays in 2026, per Swiss Public Holidays 2026 — federally and widely observed cantonal holidays. The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026.
8 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Winter
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- 1New Year's Day
February
Winter
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No holidays this month.
March
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No holidays this month.
April
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- 3Good Friday
- 6Easter Monday
May
Spring
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- 14Ascension Day
- 25Whit Monday
June
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No holidays this month.
July
Summer
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No holidays this month.
August
Summer
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- 1Swiss National Day
September
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No holidays this month.
October
Autumn
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No holidays this month.
November
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No holidays this month.
December
Winter
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- 25Christmas Day
- 26St Stephen's Day
Long Weekends in Switzerland, 2026
Switzerland has 4 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026, covering Good Friday and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
3–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Fri3Good FridayHoliday
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
- Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat23Saturday
- Sun24SundayHoliday
- Mon25Whit MondayHoliday
1–2 August 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat1Swiss National DayHoliday
- Sun2SundayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26St Stephen's DayHoliday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Switzerland Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Switzerland has 8 widely observed public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (St Stephen's Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Holiday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Holiday |
| 1 August 2026 | Saturday | Swiss National Day | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | St Stephen's Day | Holiday |
Official source: Swiss Public Holidays 2026 — federally and widely observed cantonal holidays (Only the Swiss National Day (1 August) is a federal holiday; the cantons set all others. This calendar lists the days observed in all or nearly all of the 26 cantons. Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, and St Stephen's Day are skipped by a few cantons (e.g. Ticino, Valais). Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Only the Swiss National Day (1 August) is a federal holiday; the cantons set all others. This calendar lists days observed in all or nearly all cantons; a few cantons skip Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, or St Stephen's Day, and many add their own (e.g. Berchtoldstag, Corpus Christi, Geneva fast). Weekend holidays are not moved.
Download Switzerland 2026 Holiday Data
The Switzerland 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Seasons in Switzerland
Switzerland is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Alpine areas have long, snowy winters and short summers.
Current season in Switzerland
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Switzerland in 2026?
There are 4 long-weekend periods in Switzerland in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 3-6 April 2026, covering Good Friday and Easter Monday.
What is the official source for the 2026 Switzerland holiday calendar?
The official source is Swiss Public Holidays 2026 — federally and widely observed cantonal holidays (Only the Swiss National Day (1 August) is a federal holiday; the cantons set all others. This calendar lists the days observed in all or nearly all of the 26 cantons. Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, and St Stephen's Day are skipped by a few cantons (e.g. Ticino, Valais). Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved).
Why does this Switzerland calendar show only 8 holidays?
Switzerland delegates public holidays to its 26 cantons — only 1 August is fixed federally. This calendar shows the days observed virtually everywhere. Depending on the canton, the local list adds days such as Berchtoldstag (2 January), Corpus Christi, Assumption Day, All Saints' Day, or the Geneva fast, for a cantonal total of 8 to 15.
Is Labour Day (1 May) a holiday in Switzerland?
Only in some cantons. 1 May is a full or partial public holiday in cantons such as Zurich, Basel-Stadt, and Jura, but not nationwide — so it is not included in this calendar.