Switzerland Public Holidays 2027
In 2027, there are 11 public holidays across Switzerland. The first falls on January 1, 2027 (Neujahr) and the last on December 26, 2027 (Stephanstag). Around 6 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neujahr | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Karfreitag | March 26, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Ostersonntag | March 28, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Ostermontag | March 29, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Auffahrt | May 6, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Pfingstsonntag | May 16, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Pfingstmontag | May 17, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Bundesfeiertag | August 1, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | September 19, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Weihnachtstag | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Stephanstag | December 26, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is March (3 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Use the table below to see each 2027 holiday in Switzerland, when it happens and which day of the week it lands on. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2027?
Switzerland has 11 national public holidays in 2027. The first is Neujahr on January 1, 2027 and the last is Stephanstag on December 26, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Switzerland?
The first public holiday of 2027 is Neujahr, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
What is the last public holiday of 2027 in Switzerland?
The final national public holiday of 2027 is Stephanstag on December 26, 2027, a Sunday.
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: