🇨🇭Switzerland 2023 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Switzerland in 2023, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2023-01-01 | 1367 days ago | Public Holidays |
Gründonnerstag | 2023-04-06 | 1272 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2023-04-07 | 1271 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2023-04-09 | 1269 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostermontag | 2023-04-10 | 1268 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2023-05-14 | 1234 days ago | Memorial Days |
Auffahrt | 2023-05-18 | 1230 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2023-05-28 | 1220 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstmontag | 2023-05-29 | 1219 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vätertag | 2023-06-04 | 1213 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bundesfeiertag | 2023-08-01 | 1155 days ago | Public Holidays |
Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | 2023-09-17 | 1108 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weihnachtstag | 2023-12-25 | 1009 days ago | Public Holidays |
Stephanstag | 2023-12-26 | 1008 days ago | Public Holidays |
Switzerland 2023 Holiday Planning Highlights
Switzerland has 11 public holidays in 2023. 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: 2023-04-07 to 2023-04-10, 4 consecutive days
- Pfingstsonntag: 2023-05-27 to 2023-05-29, 3 consecutive days
- Weihnachtstag: 2023-12-23 to 2023-12-26, 4 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 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 2023-05-18 to 2023-05-21
- Bundesfeiertag: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-07-29 to 2023-08-01
In 2023, 4 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.