🇨🇭Switzerland - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for Switzerland in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Neujahr | 2026-01-01 | 282 days ago | Public Holidays |
Gründonnerstag | 2026-04-02 | 191 days ago | Memorial Days |
Karfreitag | 2026-04-03 | 190 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostersonntag | 2026-04-05 | 188 days ago | Public Holidays |
Ostermontag | 2026-04-06 | 187 days ago | Public Holidays |
Muttertag | 2026-05-10 | 153 days ago | Memorial Days |
Auffahrt | 2026-05-14 | 149 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstsonntag | 2026-05-24 | 139 days ago | Public Holidays |
Pfingstmontag | 2026-05-25 | 138 days ago | Public Holidays |
Vätertag | 2026-06-07 | 125 days ago | Memorial Days |
Bundesfeiertag | 2026-08-01 | 70 days ago | Public Holidays |
Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | 2026-09-20 | 20 days ago | Public Holidays |
Weihnachtstag | 2026-12-25 | 76 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Stephanstag | 2026-12-26 | 77 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 time off
The following 3 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- Auffahrt: after taking time off, 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.