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Geneva school holidays 2026 and 2027 (Genève)
The next school holiday in Geneva is Autumn Break, from Monday 19 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026 (5 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 and 2028/29 school years, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026/27
First day of school: Mon 17 Aug 2026
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Fast | Thu 10 Sep 2026 | Thu 10 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Autumn Break | Mon 19 Oct 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Christmas Break | Thu 24 Dec 2026 | Fri 8 Jan 2027 | 16 |
| February Break | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 | 5 |
| Easter Break | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 | 15 |
| Ascension Bridge | Thu 6 May 2027 | Fri 7 May 2027 | 2 |
| Whit Monday | Mon 17 May 2027 | Mon 17 May 2027 | 1 |
| Summer Break | Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Wed 25 Aug 2027 | 52 |
School year 2027/28
First day of school: Thu 26 Aug 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Fast Bridge | Thu 9 Sep 2027 | Fri 10 Sep 2027 | 2 |
| Autumn Break | Mon 25 Oct 2027 | Fri 29 Oct 2027 | 5 |
| Christmas Break | Fri 24 Dec 2027 | Fri 7 Jan 2028 | 15 |
| February Break | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 25 Feb 2028 | 5 |
| Easter Break | Thu 13 Apr 2028 | Fri 21 Apr 2028 | 9 |
| Ascension Bridge | Thu 25 May 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 | 2 |
| Whit Monday | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | 1 |
| Summer Break | Mon 3 Jul 2028 | Wed 23 Aug 2028 | 52 |
School year 2028/29
First day of school: Thu 24 Aug 2028
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Fast Bridge | Thu 7 Sep 2028 | Fri 8 Sep 2028 | 2 |
| Autumn Break | Mon 23 Oct 2028 | Fri 27 Oct 2028 | 5 |
Public holidays in Geneva, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day Weihnachten |
| Thu 31 Dec 2026 | Restoration Day Wiederherstellung der Republik |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day Neujahrstag |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday Karfreitag |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday Ostermontag |
| Thu 6 May 2027 | Ascension Day Auffahrt |
| Mon 17 May 2027 | Pentecost Monday Pfingstmontag |
| Sun 1 Aug 2027 | National Day Nationalfeiertag |
| Thu 9 Sep 2027 | Genevan Fast Genfer Bettag |
Frequently asked questions
When is Autumn Break 2026 in Geneva?
Autumn Break 2026 in Geneva is from Monday 19 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026, 5 days including weekends.
When is Christmas Break 2026 in Geneva?
Christmas Break 2026 in Geneva is from Thursday 24 December 2026 to Friday 8 January 2027, 16 days including weekends.
When is February Break 2027 in Geneva?
February Break 2027 in Geneva is from Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is Easter Break 2027 in Geneva?
Easter Break 2027 in Geneva is from Friday 26 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027, 15 days including weekends.
When is Ascension Bridge 2027 in Geneva?
Ascension Bridge 2027 in Geneva is from Thursday 6 May 2027 to Friday 7 May 2027, 2 days including weekends.
When does school start in Geneva?
The first day of school for 2027/28 is Thursday 26 August 2027.
When does school start in Geneva?
The first day of school for 2028/29 is Thursday 24 August 2028.
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Researched by Holibase | www.ge.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
| 2027/28 | Researched by Holibase | www.ge.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
| 2028/29 | Researched by Holibase | www.ge.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
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