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Vaud school holidays 2026 and 2027
School is out in Vaud right now: Autumn Break runs until Sunday 25 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 · Last day of school: Fri 2 Jul 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Fast Monday | Mon 21 Sep 2026 | Mon 21 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Autumn Break | Sat 10 Oct 2026 | Sun 25 Oct 2026 | 16 |
| Christmas Break | Thu 24 Dec 2026 | Sun 10 Jan 2027 | 18 |
| February Break | Sat 6 Feb 2027 | Sun 14 Feb 2027 | 9 |
| Easter Break | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Sun 11 Apr 2027 | 17 |
| Ascension Break | Thu 6 May 2027 | Fri 7 May 2027 | 2 |
| Whit Monday | Mon 17 May 2027 | Mon 17 May 2027 | 1 |
| Summer Break | Sat 3 Jul 2027 | Sun 22 Aug 2027 | 51 |
School year 2027/28
First day of school: Mon 23 Aug 2027 · Last day of school: Fri 30 Jun 2028
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Fast Monday | Mon 20 Sep 2027 | Mon 20 Sep 2027 | 1 |
| Autumn Break | Sat 9 Oct 2027 | Sun 24 Oct 2027 | 16 |
| Christmas Break | Fri 24 Dec 2027 | Sun 9 Jan 2028 | 17 |
| February Break | Sat 12 Feb 2028 | Sun 20 Feb 2028 | 9 |
| Easter Break | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | Sun 30 Apr 2028 | 17 |
| Ascension Break | Thu 25 May 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 | 2 |
| Whit Monday | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | 1 |
| Summer Break | Sat 1 Jul 2028 | Sun 20 Aug 2028 | 51 |
School year 2028/29
First day of school: Mon 21 Aug 2028 · Last day of school: Fri 29 Jun 2029
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Fast Monday | Mon 18 Sep 2028 | Mon 18 Sep 2028 | 1 |
| Autumn Break | Sat 14 Oct 2028 | Sun 29 Oct 2028 | 16 |
Public holidays in Vaud, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day Weihnachten |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day Neujahrstag |
| Sat 2 Jan 2027 | Saint Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag |
| 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 |
| Mon 20 Sep 2027 | Prayer Monday Bettagsmontag |
Frequently asked questions
When is Autumn Break 2026 in Vaud?
Autumn Break 2026 in Vaud is from Saturday 10 October 2026 to Sunday 25 October 2026, 16 days including weekends.
When is Christmas Break 2026 in Vaud?
Christmas Break 2026 in Vaud is from Thursday 24 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027, 18 days including weekends.
When is February Break 2027 in Vaud?
February Break 2027 in Vaud is from Saturday 6 February 2027 to Sunday 14 February 2027, 9 days including weekends.
When is Easter Break 2027 in Vaud?
Easter Break 2027 in Vaud is from Friday 26 March 2027 to Sunday 11 April 2027, 17 days including weekends.
When is Ascension Break 2027 in Vaud?
Ascension Break 2027 in Vaud is from Thursday 6 May 2027 to Friday 7 May 2027, 2 days including weekends.
When is the last day of school in Vaud?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is Friday 2 July 2027.
When does school start in Vaud?
The first day of school for 2027/28 is Monday 23 August 2027.
When is the last day of school in Vaud?
The last day of the 2027/28 school year is Friday 30 June 2028.
When does school start in Vaud?
The first day of school for 2028/29 is Monday 21 August 2028.
When is the last day of school in Vaud?
The last day of the 2028/29 school year is Friday 29 June 2029.
Can I add the Vaud school holidays to my calendar?
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Researched by Holibase | www.vd.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
| 2027/28 | Researched by Holibase | www.vd.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
| 2028/29 | Researched by Holibase | www.vd.ch | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
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