🇨🇭Switzerland 2024 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Switzerland in 2024, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2024-01-01 | 1003 days ago | Public Holidays |
Gründonnerstag | 2024-03-28 | 916 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2024-03-29 | 915 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2024-03-31 | 913 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostermontag | 2024-04-01 | 912 days ago | Public Holidays |
Auffahrt | 2024-05-09 | 874 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2024-05-12 | 871 days ago | Memorial Days |
Pfingstsonntag | 2024-05-19 | 864 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstmontag | 2024-05-20 | 863 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vätertag | 2024-06-02 | 850 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bundesfeiertag | 2024-08-01 | 790 days ago | Public Holidays |
Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | 2024-09-15 | 745 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weihnachtstag | 2024-12-25 | 644 days ago | Public Holidays |
Stephanstag | 2024-12-26 | 643 days ago | Public Holidays |
Switzerland 2024 Holiday Planning Highlights
Switzerland has 11 public holidays in 2024. 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: 2023-12-30 to 2024-01-01, 3 consecutive days
- Karfreitag: 2024-03-29 to 2024-04-01, 4 consecutive days
- Pfingstsonntag: 2024-05-18 to 2024-05-20, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 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 2024-05-09 to 2024-05-12
- Bundesfeiertag: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-08-01 to 2024-08-04
- Weihnachtstag: after taking leave, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2024-12-25 to 2024-12-29
In 2024, 3 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether Switzerland provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.