Public Holidays in Switzerland in 2025

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Official Public Holidays

25 holidays in Switzerland for 2025

Holiday	Date	Day	Applies To
New Year's Day New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.	January 01	Wednesday	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 Berchtold Day is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons.	January 02	Thursday	Aargau,Bern,Fribourg,Glarus,Jura,Lucerne,Neuchâtel,Obwalden,Schaffhausen,Solothurn,Thurgau,Vaud,Zug,Zurich,Nidwalden
Epiphany Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two e...	January 06	Monday	Graubünden,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri
Republic Day Republic Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland	March 01	Saturday	Neuchâtel
Saint Joseph's Day St. Joseph's Day is a public holiday in the predominantly Catholic regions of Switzerland.	March 19	Wednesday	Lucerne,Nidwalden,Solothurn,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri,Valais
Näfels Procession Näfels Procession is a common local holiday in Switzerland	April 03	Thursday	Glarus
Good Friday Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.	April 18	Friday	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 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.	April 21	Monday	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 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries ar...	May 01	Thursday	Basel-Land,Basel-Stadt,Jura,Schaffhausen,Zurich
May Day (Half-Day) Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries ar...	May 01	Thursday	Solothurn
Ascension Day Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascensio...	May 29	Thursday	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 Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, w...	June 09	Monday	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 Corpus Christi is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons.	June 19	Thursday	Aargau,Appenzell Innerrhoden,Fribourg,Neuchâtel,Jura,Lucerne,Nidwalden,Obwalden,Solothurn,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri,Valais,Zug
Jura Independence Day Jura Independence Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland	June 23	Monday	Jura
Swiss National Day Switzerland's National Day falls on August 1.	August 01	Friday	Nationwide
Assumption of Mary The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few cel...	August 15	Friday	Aargau,Appenzell Innerrhoden,Fribourg,Jura,Lucerne,Nidwalden,Obwalden,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri,Valais,Zug
Genevese Fast Genevese Fast is a common local holiday in Switzerland	September 11	Thursday	Geneva
Federal Fast Monday Federal Fast Monday is a common local holiday in Switzerland	September 22	Monday	Vaud,Neuchâtel
Mauritius Day Mauritius Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland	September 22	Monday	Appenzell Innerrhoden
St. Nicholas of Flüe St. Nicholas of Flüe is a common local holiday in Switzerland	September 25	Thursday	Obwalden
All Saints' Day All Saints is a public holiday in some areas of Switzerland.	November 01	Saturday	Aargau,Appenzell Innerrhoden,Fribourg,Glarus,Jura,Lucerne,Nidwalden,Obwalden,St. Gallen,Solothurn,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri,Valais,Zug
Immaculate Conception The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.	December 08	Monday	Aargau,Appenzell Innerrhoden,Fribourg,Graubünden,Lucerne,Nidwalden,Obwalden,Schwyz,Ticino,Uri,Valais,Zug
Christmas Day Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregor...	December 25	Thursday	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 The Feast of Saint Stephen is a public holiday in large parts of Switzerland.	December 26	Friday	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 Restoration Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland	December 31	Wednesday	Geneva

Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in Switzerland.

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About Public Holidays in Switzerland

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.