Switzerland Public Holidays 2026
Switzerland observes 11 national public holidays in 2026. The year opens with Neujahr on January 1, 2026 and closes with Stephanstag on December 26, 2026. 5 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neujahr | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Karfreitag | April 3, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Ostersonntag | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Ostermontag | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Auffahrt | May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Pfingstsonntag | May 24, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Pfingstmontag | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Bundesfeiertag | August 1, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | September 20, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Weihnachtstag | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Stephanstag | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
April is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. The table below lists every Switzerland public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the Switzerland calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2026?
Switzerland has 11 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Neujahr on January 1, 2026 and the last is Stephanstag on December 26, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Switzerland?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Neujahr, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Switzerland?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is Stephanstag on December 26, 2026, a Saturday.
Are regional holidays included for Switzerland?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Switzerland are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Switzerland
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Switzerland public holiday calendar across years: