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Public holidays in Switzerland 2026 and 2027
The next public holiday in Switzerland is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
These are the nationwide holidays. Switzerland has 27 regions, some with extra holidays: pick a region in the interactive calendar. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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Public holidays in Switzerland 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day Neujahrstag |
| Thu 14 May 2026 | Ascension Day Auffahrt |
| Sat 1 Aug 2026 | National Day Nationalfeiertag |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day Weihnachten |
Public holidays in Switzerland 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day Neujahrstag |
| Thu 6 May 2027 | Ascension Day Auffahrt |
| Sun 1 Aug 2027 | National Day Nationalfeiertag |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day Weihnachten |
Frequently asked questions
When is the next public holiday in Switzerland?
The next public holiday in Switzerland is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2026?
Switzerland has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus regional holidays in some regions.
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2027?
Switzerland has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus regional holidays in some regions.
Source
Computed with python-holidays (MIT), synced every week. Use the data in your own app with the free Holibase API: GET https://api.holibase.org/v1/public-holidays/CH/2026.