🇨🇭Switzerland - 2021 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Switzerland in 2021, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2021-01-01 | 2102 days ago | Public Holidays |
Gründonnerstag | 2021-04-01 | 2012 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2021-04-02 | 2011 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2021-04-04 | 2009 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostermontag | 2021-04-05 | 2008 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2021-05-09 | 1974 days ago | Memorial Days |
Auffahrt | 2021-05-13 | 1970 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2021-05-23 | 1960 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstmontag | 2021-05-24 | 1959 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vätertag | 2021-06-06 | 1946 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bundesfeiertag | 2021-08-01 | 1890 days ago | Public Holidays |
Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | 2021-09-19 | 1841 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weihnachtstag | 2021-12-25 | 1744 days ago | Public Holidays |
Stephanstag | 2021-12-26 | 1743 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 time off
The following 3 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, 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.