Public holidays in Switzerland 2026 and 2027
Switzerland has 4 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Switzerland 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day |
| Sat, Aug 1, 2026 | National Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Public holidays in Switzerland 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Sun, Aug 1, 2027 | National Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Switzerland
Switzerland is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2027?
4 days in 2027 are public holidays in Switzerland, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Switzerland?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Switzerland?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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