Public Holidays in Switzerland during 2025
What days are you off work in Switzerland in 2025
Switzerland is known for its rich cultural diversity, which is reflected in its public holiday calendar. Each canton in Switzerland has the authority to designate its own public holidays, resulting in a variety of celebrations across the country. National holidays, such as Swiss National Day on August 1st, are observed nationwide, while others, like the Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer, are celebrated in specific regions. This decentralized approach to public holidays allows for a unique blend of traditions and observances, making absence management and staff leave planning crucial for businesses operating in multiple cantons. Understanding these public holidays is essential for effective workforce management and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
New Year's Day
January 01, 2025
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Applies to: Zurich,Bern,Lucerne,Uri,Schwyz,Obwalden,Nidwalden,Glarus,Zug,Fribourg,Solothurn,Basel-Stadt,Basel-Land,Schaffhausen,Appenzell Ausserrhoden,Appenzell Innerrhoden,St. Gallen,Aargau,Graubünden,Thurgau,Ticino,Vaud,Valais,Neuchâtel,Geneva,Jura
Berchtold Day
January 02, 2025
Berchtold Day is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons.
Applies to: Aargau,Bern,Fribourg,Glarus,Jura,Lucerne,Neuchâtel,Obwalden,Schaffhausen,Solothurn,Thurgau,Vaud,Zug,Zurich,Nidwalden
Epiphany
January 06, 2025
Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Applies to: Graubünden,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri
Republic Day
March 01, 2025
Republic Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland
Applies to: Neuchâtel
Saint Joseph's Day
March 19, 2025
St. Joseph's Day is a public holiday in the predominantly Catholic regions of Switzerland.
Applies to: Lucerne,Nidwalden,Solothurn,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri,Valais
Näfels Procession
April 03, 2025
Näfels Procession is a common local holiday in Switzerland
Applies to: Glarus
Good Friday
April 18, 2025
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Applies to: Zurich,Bern,Lucerne,Uri,Schwyz,Obwalden,Nidwalden,Glarus,Zug,Fribourg,Solothurn,Basel-Stadt,Basel-Land,Schaffhausen,Appenzell Ausserrhoden,Appenzell Innerrhoden,St. Gallen,Aargau,Graubünden,Thurgau,Vaud,Neuchâtel,Geneva,Jura
Easter Monday
April 21, 2025
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Applies to: Zurich,Bern,Uri,Schwyz,Obwalden,Nidwalden,Glarus,Zug,Fribourg,Solothurn,Basel-Stadt,Basel-Land,Schaffhausen,Appenzell Ausserrhoden,Appenzell Innerrhoden,St. Gallen,Aargau,Graubünden,Thurgau,Ticino,Vaud,Valais,Geneva,Jura
May Day
May 01, 2025
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Applies to: Basel-Land,Basel-Stadt,Jura,Schaffhausen,Zurich
May Day (Half-Day)
May 01, 2025
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Applies to: Solothurn
Ascension Day
May 29, 2025
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Applies to: Zurich,Bern,Lucerne,Uri,Schwyz,Obwalden,Nidwalden,Glarus,Zug,Fribourg,Solothurn,Basel-Stadt,Basel-Land,Schaffhausen,Appenzell Ausserrhoden,Appenzell Innerrhoden,St. Gallen,Aargau,Graubünden,Thurgau,Ticino,Vaud,Valais,Neuchâtel,Geneva,Jura
Pentecost Monday
June 09, 2025
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Applies to: Zurich,Bern,Lucerne,Uri,Schwyz,Obwalden,Nidwalden,Glarus,Zug,Fribourg,Solothurn,Basel-Stadt,Basel-Land,Schaffhausen,Appenzell Ausserrhoden,Appenzell Innerrhoden,St. Gallen,Aargau,Graubünden,Thurgau,Ticino,Vaud,Valais,Geneva,Jura
Corpus Christi
June 19, 2025
Corpus Christi is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons.
Applies to: Aargau,Appenzell Innerrhoden,Fribourg,Neuchâtel,Jura,Lucerne,Nidwalden,Obwalden,Solothurn,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri,Valais,Zug
Jura Independence Day
June 23, 2025
Jura Independence Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland
Applies to: Jura
Swiss National Day
August 01, 2025
Switzerland's National Day falls on August 1.
Applies to: All
Assumption of Mary
August 15, 2025
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Applies to: Aargau,Appenzell Innerrhoden,Fribourg,Jura,Lucerne,Nidwalden,Obwalden,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri,Valais,Zug
Genevese Fast
September 11, 2025
Genevese Fast is a common local holiday in Switzerland
Applies to: Geneva
Federal Fast Monday
September 22, 2025
Federal Fast Monday is a common local holiday in Switzerland
Applies to: Vaud,Neuchâtel
Mauritius Day
September 22, 2025
Mauritius Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland
Applies to: Appenzell Innerrhoden
St. Nicholas of Flüe
September 25, 2025
St. Nicholas of Flüe is a common local holiday in Switzerland
Applies to: Obwalden
All Saints' Day
November 01, 2025
All Saints is a public holiday in some areas of Switzerland.
Applies to: Aargau,Appenzell Innerrhoden,Fribourg,Glarus,Jura,Lucerne,Nidwalden,Obwalden,St. Gallen,Solothurn,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri,Valais,Zug
Immaculate Conception
December 08, 2025
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
Applies to: Aargau,Appenzell Innerrhoden,Fribourg,Graubünden,Lucerne,Nidwalden,Obwalden,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri,Valais,Zug
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Applies to: Zurich,Bern,Lucerne,Uri,Schwyz,Obwalden,Nidwalden,Glarus,Zug,Fribourg,Solothurn,Basel-Stadt,Basel-Land,Schaffhausen,Appenzell Ausserrhoden,Appenzell Innerrhoden,St. Gallen,Aargau,Graubünden,Thurgau,Ticino,Vaud,Valais,Neuchâtel,Geneva,Jura
St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2025
The Feast of Saint Stephen is a public holiday in large parts of Switzerland.
Applies to: Zurich,Bern,Lucerne,Uri,Schwyz,Obwalden,Nidwalden,Glarus,Zug,Fribourg,Solothurn,Basel-Stadt,Basel-Land,Schaffhausen,Appenzell Ausserrhoden,Appenzell Innerrhoden,St. Gallen,Aargau,Graubünden,Thurgau,Ticino,Valais,Neuchâtel
Restoration Day
December 31, 2025
Restoration Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland
Applies to: Geneva
The information here is guidance and should not be taken as specific legal advice. You should always validate your own situation with an authorised practitioner in Switzerland
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