🇨🇭Switzerland 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Switzerland in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2021-01-01 | 2097 days ago | Public Holidays |
Gründonnerstag | 2021-04-01 | 2007 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2021-04-02 | 2006 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2021-04-04 | 2004 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostermontag | 2021-04-05 | 2003 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2021-05-09 | 1969 days ago | Memorial Days |
Auffahrt | 2021-05-13 | 1965 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2021-05-23 | 1955 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstmontag | 2021-05-24 | 1954 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vätertag | 2021-06-06 | 1941 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bundesfeiertag | 2021-08-01 | 1885 days ago | Public Holidays |
Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | 2021-09-19 | 1836 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weihnachtstag | 2021-12-25 | 1739 days ago | Public Holidays |
Stephanstag | 2021-12-26 | 1738 days ago | Public Holidays |
Switzerland 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
Switzerland has 11 public holidays in 2021. 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.
- Neujahr: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Karfreitag: 2021-04-02 to 2021-04-05, 4 consecutive days
- Pfingstsonntag: 2021-05-22 to 2021-05-24, 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 2021-05-13 to 2021-05-16
In 2021, 6 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.