Public holidays
Switzerland public holidays 2024
Every public holiday in Switzerland for 2024, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2024 leave →
The best long weekends in Switzerland, 2024
- Neujahr — 2024-01-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Auffahrt — 2024-05-09 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Bundesfeier — 2024-08-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Weihnachten — 2024-12-25 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All Switzerland public holidays in 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | Monday | Neujahr |
| 2024-05-09 | Thursday | Auffahrt |
| 2024-08-01 | Thursday | Bundesfeier |
| 2024-12-25 | Wednesday | Weihnachten |