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Nidwalden school holidays 2026 and 2027
The next school holiday in Nidwalden is Christmas Break, from Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 (16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | Sat 26 Sep 2026 | Sun 11 Oct 2026 | 16 |
| Immaculate Conception | Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Tue 8 Dec 2026 | 1 |
| Christmas Break | Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Sun 3 Jan 2027 | 16 |
| Carnival Break | Sat 30 Jan 2027 | Sun 14 Feb 2027 | 16 |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Fri 19 Mar 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 | 1 |
| Easter Break | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Sun 11 Apr 2027 | 17 |
| 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 |
| Corpus Christi | Thu 27 May 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 | 1 |
| Friday after Corpus Christi | Fri 28 May 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 | 1 |
| Summer Break | Sat 3 Jul 2027 | Sun 15 Aug 2027 | 44 |
School year 2027/28
First day of school: Mon 16 Aug 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | Sat 25 Sep 2027 | Sun 10 Oct 2027 | 16 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Wed 8 Dec 2027 | Wed 8 Dec 2027 | 1 |
| Christmas Break | Sat 18 Dec 2027 | Sun 2 Jan 2028 | 16 |
| Carnival Break | Sat 19 Feb 2028 | Sun 5 Mar 2028 | 16 |
| Easter Break | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | Sun 30 Apr 2028 | 17 |
| 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 |
| Corpus Christi | Thu 15 Jun 2028 | Thu 15 Jun 2028 | 1 |
| Friday after Corpus Christi | Fri 16 Jun 2028 | Fri 16 Jun 2028 | 1 |
| Summer Break | Sat 8 Jul 2028 | Sun 20 Aug 2028 | 44 |
School year 2028/29
First day of school: Mon 21 Aug 2028
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | Sat 30 Sep 2028 | Sun 15 Oct 2028 | 16 |
| All Saints' Day | Wed 1 Nov 2028 | Wed 1 Nov 2028 | 1 |
Public holidays in Nidwalden, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov 2026 | All Saints' Day Allerheiligen |
| Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day Weihnachten |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day Neujahrstag |
| Fri 19 Mar 2027 | Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday Karfreitag |
| Thu 6 May 2027 | Ascension Day Auffahrt |
| Thu 27 May 2027 | Corpus Christi Fronleichnam |
| Sun 1 Aug 2027 | National Day Nationalfeiertag |
| Sun 15 Aug 2027 | Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt |
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Break 2026 in Nidwalden?
Christmas Break 2026 in Nidwalden is from Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, 16 days including weekends.
When is Carnival Break 2027 in Nidwalden?
Carnival Break 2027 in Nidwalden is from Saturday 30 January 2027 to Sunday 14 February 2027, 16 days including weekends.
When is Easter Break 2027 in Nidwalden?
Easter Break 2027 in Nidwalden is from Friday 26 March 2027 to Sunday 11 April 2027, 17 days including weekends.
When is Summer Break 2027 in Nidwalden?
Summer Break 2027 in Nidwalden is from Saturday 3 July 2027 to Sunday 15 August 2027, 44 days including weekends.
When is Autumn Break 2027 in Nidwalden?
Autumn Break 2027 in Nidwalden is from Saturday 25 September 2027 to Sunday 10 October 2027, 16 days including weekends.
When does school start in Nidwalden?
The first day of school for 2027/28 is Monday 16 August 2027.
When does school start in Nidwalden?
The first day of school for 2028/29 is Monday 21 August 2028.
Can I add the Nidwalden school holidays to my calendar?
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Researched by Holibase | www.nw.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
| 2027/28 | Researched by Holibase | www.nw.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
| 2028/29 | Researched by Holibase | www.nw.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
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