Public holidays
Switzerland public holidays 2026
Every public holiday in Switzerland for 2026, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2026 leave →
The best long weekends in Switzerland, 2026
- Weihnachten — 2026-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Neujahr — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Auffahrt — 2026-05-14 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
All Switzerland public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | Neujahr |
| 2026-05-14 | Thursday | Auffahrt |
| 2026-08-01 | Saturday | Bundesfeier |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Weihnachten |