🇨🇭Switzerland 2020 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Switzerland in 2020, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2020-01-01 | 2463 days ago | Public Holidays |
Gründonnerstag | 2020-04-09 | 2364 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2020-04-10 | 2363 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2020-04-12 | 2361 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostermontag | 2020-04-13 | 2360 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2020-05-10 | 2333 days ago | Memorial Days |
Auffahrt | 2020-05-21 | 2322 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2020-05-31 | 2312 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstmontag | 2020-06-01 | 2311 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vätertag | 2020-06-07 | 2305 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bundesfeiertag | 2020-08-01 | 2250 days ago | Public Holidays |
Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | 2020-09-20 | 2200 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weihnachtstag | 2020-12-25 | 2104 days ago | Public Holidays |
Stephanstag | 2020-12-26 | 2103 days ago | Public Holidays |
Switzerland 2020 Holiday Planning Highlights
Switzerland has 11 public holidays in 2020. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Karfreitag: 2020-04-10 to 2020-04-13, 4 consecutive days
- Pfingstsonntag: 2020-05-30 to 2020-06-01, 3 consecutive days
- Weihnachtstag: 2020-12-25 to 2020-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 1 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Auffahrt: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2020-05-21 to 2020-05-24
In 2020, 5 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Switzerland provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.