Public Holidays in Switzerland 2026
4 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Switzerland does not have one uniform nationwide holiday calendar. Swiss National Day on 1 August is the federal public holiday, while cantons determine most other holidays.
Switzerland Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day Common |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day Common |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Swiss National Day Federal |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day Common |
This table shows the federal holiday plus widely observed national closures; canton-specific holidays are intentionally excluded.
Cantonal Holiday System 2026
New Year's Day, Ascension and Christmas are widely observed, but legal holiday status is largely cantonal outside 1 August.
Holiday Rules in Switzerland
Users should always check the relevant canton. Good Friday, Easter Monday, Corpus Christi and other holidays vary substantially across the country.
Switzerland Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Swiss National Day is 1 August.
- Most public holidays are determined by cantons.
- Good Friday is not uniform nationwide.
- The Swiss franc is the national currency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Switzerland's only federal public holiday?
Swiss National Day on 1 August.
Why are there so few dates in the main table?
Because most holiday law is cantonal rather than federal.
Is Good Friday a nationwide holiday?
No. Its legal status varies by canton.
Does Switzerland use daylight saving time?
Yes.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official federal 2026 holiday calendar; cantonal/local holidays can differ.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.