Switzerland Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Switzerland public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Switzerland Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day (Neujahrstag) | All cantons |
| Jan 2 | Saturday | Berchtoldstag | Most cantons (e.g. Bern, Zurich) |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday (Karfreitag) | Most Protestant cantons; not Valais, Ticino, Uri |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday (Ostersonntag) | Some cantons |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday (Ostermontag) | Most cantons; not Appenzell Innerrhoden, Valais |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit) | Selected cantons incl. Basel-Stadt, Schaffhausen, Zurich |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day (Auffahrt) | All cantons |
| May 16 | Sunday | Whit Sunday (Pfingstsonntag) | Some cantons |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) | Most cantons |
| Jun 3 | Thursday | Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam) | Catholic cantons incl. Lucerne, Ticino, Valais, Uri |
| Aug 1 | Sunday | Swiss National Day (Bundesfeiertag) | All cantons — federal holiday |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt) | Catholic cantons |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen) | Catholic cantons incl. Lucerne, Ticino, Valais |
| Dec 8 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) | Catholic cantons |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day (Weihnachten) | All cantons |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day (Stephanstag) | Most cantons; not Vaud, Neuchâtel, Geneva |
Switzerland is a federal state: holidays are primarily regulated by each of the 26 cantons. Only Swiss National Day (Aug 1) is a mandatory federal holiday in all cantons. All other dates above are cantonal — applicability varies. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Switzerland Public Holidays
Switzerland's public holiday system is unique among European countries because there is no single national list mandating all holidays across the country. The Swiss federal constitution grants each of the 26 cantons the authority to designate their own public holidays. As a result, the number and selection of holidays varies significantly from one canton to another. The sole exception is Swiss National Day on 1 August, which is enshrined in federal law and must be observed in every canton. Most cantons observe between 8 and 15 public holidays per year. Cantons with a predominantly Catholic tradition — such as Lucerne, Ticino, Valais, and Uri — typically observe more religious holidays, including Corpus Christi, Assumption Day, and All Saints' Day. Reformed (Protestant) cantons such as Zurich, Bern, and Basel generally follow a shorter holiday calendar, though they observe Good Friday and Ascension Day.
In 2027, the moveable feasts based on the Easter cycle fall as follows: Good Friday on 26 March, Easter Sunday on 28 March, Easter Monday on 29 March, Ascension Day on 6 May, Whit Sunday on 16 May, and Whit Monday on 17 May. Labour Day (1 May) is observed as a public holiday only in selected cantons, including Basel-Stadt, Schaffhausen, and Zurich. Employees should consult their canton's official list or their employer's HR policies to confirm which holidays apply to their workplace, particularly if they work across cantonal boundaries or for a company headquartered in a different canton.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Switzerland has 9 federal public holidays in 2027 that apply nationwide: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Berchtoldstag is cantonal, Good Friday (Mar 26, cantonal), Easter Monday (Mar 29, cantonal), Labour Day (May 1, some cantons), Ascension Day (May 6), Whit Monday (May 17, cantonal), Swiss National Day (Aug 1), Christmas Day (Dec 25), and St. Stephen's Day (Dec 26, some cantons). Because Switzerland is a federal state, the total number of holidays observed varies by canton — most cantons observe between 8 and 15 public holidays per year.
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Swiss National Day (Bundesfeiertag / Fête nationale suisse / Festa nazionale svizzera) falls on Sunday, 1 August 2027. It is the only public holiday that applies in all 26 cantons by federal law. It commemorates the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291.
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