🇨🇭Switzerland 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for Switzerland in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2026-01-01 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
Gründonnerstag | 2026-04-02 | 179 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2026-04-03 | 178 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2026-04-05 | 176 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostermontag | 2026-04-06 | 175 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2026-05-10 | 141 days ago | Memorial Days |
Auffahrt | 2026-05-14 | 137 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2026-05-24 | 127 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstmontag | 2026-05-25 | 126 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vätertag | 2026-06-07 | 113 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bundesfeiertag | 2026-08-01 | 58 days ago | Public Holidays |
Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | 2026-09-20 | 8 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weihnachtstag | 2026-12-25 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Stephanstag | 2026-12-26 | 89 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Switzerland 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
Switzerland has 11 public holidays in 2026. 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: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-06, 4 consecutive days
- Pfingstsonntag: 2026-05-23 to 2026-05-25, 3 consecutive days
- Weihnachtstag: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27, 3 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.
- Neujahr: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Auffahrt: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-05-14 to 2026-05-17
In 2026, 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.