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Neuchâtel school holidays 2026 and 2027
School is out in Neuchâtel right now: Autumn Break runs until Friday 16 October 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Fast Monday | Mon 21 Sep 2026 | Mon 21 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Autumn Break | Mon 5 Oct 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 | 12 |
| Christmas Break | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | 12 |
| March Break | Mon 1 Mar 2027 | Fri 5 Mar 2027 | 5 |
| Good Friday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Spring Break | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 | 15 |
| Easter Monday | Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Ascension | Thu 6 May 2027 | Thu 6 May 2027 | 1 |
| Friday after Ascension | Fri 7 May 2027 | Fri 7 May 2027 | 1 |
| Whit Monday | Mon 17 May 2027 | Mon 17 May 2027 | 1 |
| Summer Break | Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Fri 13 Aug 2027 | 40 |
School year 2027/28
First day of school: Mon 16 Aug 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Fast Monday | Mon 20 Sep 2027 | Mon 20 Sep 2027 | 1 |
| Autumn Break | Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 | 12 |
| Christmas Break | Thu 23 Dec 2027 | Fri 7 Jan 2028 | 16 |
| March Break | Mon 28 Feb 2028 | Fri 3 Mar 2028 | 5 |
| Spring Break | Mon 10 Apr 2028 | Fri 21 Apr 2028 | 12 |
| Good Friday | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | 1 |
| Easter Monday | Mon 17 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 | 1 |
| Labour Day | Mon 1 May 2028 | Mon 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| Ascension | Thu 25 May 2028 | Thu 25 May 2028 | 1 |
| Friday after Ascension | Fri 26 May 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 | 1 |
| Whit Monday | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | 1 |
| Summer Break | Mon 10 Jul 2028 | Fri 18 Aug 2028 | 40 |
School year 2028/29
First day of school: Mon 21 Aug 2028
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Fast Monday | Mon 18 Sep 2028 | Mon 18 Sep 2028 | 1 |
| Autumn Break | Mon 9 Oct 2028 | Fri 20 Oct 2028 | 12 |
Public holidays in Neuchâtel, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day Weihnachten |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day Neujahrstag |
| Mon 1 Mar 2027 | Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday Karfreitag |
| Sat 1 May 2027 | Labor Day Tag der Arbeit |
| Thu 6 May 2027 | Ascension Day Auffahrt |
| Thu 27 May 2027 | Corpus Christi Fronleichnam |
| Sun 1 Aug 2027 | National Day Nationalfeiertag |
Frequently asked questions
When is Autumn Break 2026 in Neuchâtel?
Autumn Break 2026 in Neuchâtel is from Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026, 12 days including weekends.
When is Christmas Break 2026 in Neuchâtel?
Christmas Break 2026 in Neuchâtel is from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027, 12 days including weekends.
When is March Break 2027 in Neuchâtel?
March Break 2027 in Neuchâtel is from Monday 1 March 2027 to Friday 5 March 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is Spring Break 2027 in Neuchâtel?
Spring Break 2027 in Neuchâtel is from Friday 26 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027, 15 days including weekends.
When is Summer Break 2027 in Neuchâtel?
Summer Break 2027 in Neuchâtel is from Monday 5 July 2027 to Friday 13 August 2027, 40 days including weekends.
When does school start in Neuchâtel?
The first day of school for 2027/28 is Monday 16 August 2027.
When does school start in Neuchâtel?
The first day of school for 2028/29 is Monday 21 August 2028.
Can I add the Neuchâtel school holidays to my calendar?
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Researched by Holibase | www.ne.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
| 2027/28 | Researched by Holibase | www.ne.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
| 2028/29 | Researched by Holibase | www.ne.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
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