🇨🇭Switzerland - 2023 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Switzerland in 2023, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2023-01-01 | 1372 days ago | Public Holidays |
Gründonnerstag | 2023-04-06 | 1277 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2023-04-07 | 1276 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2023-04-09 | 1274 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostermontag | 2023-04-10 | 1273 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2023-05-14 | 1239 days ago | Memorial Days |
Auffahrt | 2023-05-18 | 1235 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2023-05-28 | 1225 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstmontag | 2023-05-29 | 1224 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vätertag | 2023-06-04 | 1218 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bundesfeiertag | 2023-08-01 | 1160 days ago | Public Holidays |
Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | 2023-09-17 | 1113 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weihnachtstag | 2023-12-25 | 1014 days ago | Public Holidays |
Stephanstag | 2023-12-26 | 1013 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 time off
The following 3 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-05-18 to 2023-05-21
- Bundesfeiertag: after taking time off, 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.