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Switzerland Public Holidays 2026

Switzerland Public Holidays 2026

Year 2026 Official Holidays Updated: 18 Mar 2026

Switzerland Public Holidays 2026 – Bank & National Holiday Calendar

Switzerland bank holidays 2026 include official national holidays,
religious holidays, public sector closures, stock market holidays and government observances
across major cities like capital city, financial hubs and regional states.

The updated Switzerland government holiday calendar calendar helps businesses, travelers,
students and government employees plan work schedules and vacation trips efficiently.

Major celebrations such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day,
religious festivals and cultural observances are included in the
Switzerland federal holidays 2026.

This verified Switzerland public holidays 2026 ensures accurate holiday planning
for tourism, payroll management, HR scheduling and international trade operations.

If you are searching for Switzerland school holidays 2026,
Switzerland stock exchange holidays, Switzerland state wise holidays or Switzerland city holiday schedule,
this detailed guide covers everything in one place.

Official Holiday Calendar 2026

DateHoliday NameType
January 01, 2026New Year’s DayCommon local holiday
January 02, 2026Berchtold DayCommon local holiday
January 06, 2026EpiphanyCommon local holiday
February 12, 2026Carnival ThursdayObservance
February 14, 2026Valentine’s DayObservance
March 01, 2026Neuchâtel Republic DayLocal holiday
March 19, 2026Saint Joseph’s DayCommon local holiday
March 20, 2026March EquinoxSeason
March 29, 2026Daylight Saving Time startsClock change/Daylight Saving Time
April 03, 2026Good FridayCommon local holiday
April 05, 2026Easter SundayObservance
April 06, 2026Easter MondayLocal holiday
April 06, 2026Easter MondayCommon local holiday
April 09, 2026Näfels ProcessionLocal holiday
May 01, 2026May DayCommon local holiday
May 01, 2026May Day (Half-Day)Local holiday
May 10, 2026Mother’s DayObservance
May 14, 2026Ascension DayCommon local holiday
May 24, 2026PentecostObservance
May 25, 2026Pentecost MondayLocal holiday
May 25, 2026Pentecost MondayCommon local holiday
June 04, 2026Corpus ChristiCommon local holiday
June 04, 2026Corpus ChristiLocal holiday
June 07, 2026Father’s DayObservance
June 21, 2026June SolsticeSeason
June 23, 2026Jura Independence DayLocal holiday
June 29, 2026St. Peter and St. PaulLocal holiday
August 01, 2026Swiss National DayNational holiday
August 15, 2026Assumption of MaryLocal holiday
August 15, 2026Assumption of MaryCommon local holiday
September 10, 2026Genevese FastLocal holiday
September 12, 2026KnabenschiessenObservance
September 13, 2026KnabenschiessenObservance
September 14, 2026KnabenschiessenObservance
September 20, 2026Swiss Federal FastObservance
September 21, 2026Federal Fast MondayLocal holiday
September 22, 2026Mauritius DayLocal holiday
September 23, 2026September EquinoxSeason
September 25, 2026St. Nicholas of FlüeLocal holiday
October 25, 2026Daylight Saving Time endsClock change/Daylight Saving Time
November 01, 2026All Saints’ DayCommon local holiday
November 01, 2026All Saints’ DayLocal holiday
December 08, 2026Immaculate ConceptionLocal holiday
December 08, 2026Immaculate ConceptionCommon local holiday
December 21, 2026December SolsticeSeason
December 24, 2026Christmas EveObservance
December 25, 2026Christmas DayCommon local holiday
December 26, 2026St. Stephen’s DayCommon local holiday
December 26, 2026St. Stephen’s DayLocal holiday
December 31, 2026New Year’s EveObservance
December 31, 2026Restoration of the RepublicLocal holiday

Long Weekends 2026

  • Berchtold Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • March Equinox may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • Good Friday may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • Easter Monday may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • Easter Monday may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • May Day may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • May Day (Half-Day) may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • Pentecost Monday may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • Pentecost Monday may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • St. Peter and St. Paul may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • Knabenschiessen may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • Federal Fast Monday may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • St. Nicholas of Flüe may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • December Solstice may create a long weekend opportunity.
  • Christmas Day may create a long weekend opportunity.

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