Public holidays in Switzerland 2027
4 nationwide public holidays in Switzerland in 2027, plus 29 regional holidays. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Switzerland 2027 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Neujahr | Nationwide |
| January 2 | Saturday | St. Berchtold's Day | Berchtoldstag | Regional |
| January 6 | Wednesday | Epiphany | Heilige Drei Könige | Regional |
| January 6 | Wednesday | Epiphany | Heilige Drei Könige | Regional |
| March 1 | Monday | Republic Day | Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik | Regional |
| March 19 | Friday | Saint Joseph's Day | Josefstag | Regional |
| March 19 | Friday | Saint Joseph's Day | Josefstag | Regional |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Karfreitag | Regional |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Ostermontag | Regional |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Ostermontag | Regional |
| April 4 | Sunday | Näfels procession | Näfelser Fahrt | Regional |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Tag der Arbeit | Regional |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Tag der Arbeit | Regional |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Auffahrt | Nationwide |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Pfingstmontag | Regional |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Pfingstmontag | Regional |
| May 27 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Fronleichnam | Regional |
| May 27 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Fronleichnam | Regional |
| June 29 | Tuesday | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Peter und Paul | Regional |
| August 1 | Sunday | Swiss National Day | Bundesfeier | Nationwide |
| August 15 | Sunday | Assumption of the Virgin Mary | Maria Himmelfahrt | Regional |
| August 15 | Sunday | Assumption of the Virgin Mary | Maria Himmelfahrt | Regional |
| September 9 | Thursday | Geneva Prayday | Jeûne genevois | Regional |
| September 19 | Sunday | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | Regional |
| September 20 | Monday | Federal Fast Monday | Bettagsmontag | Regional |
| November 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | Regional |
| November 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | Regional |
| December 8 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception | Mariä Empfängnis | Regional |
| December 8 | Wednesday | Immaculate Conception | Mariä Empfängnis | Regional |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Weihnachten | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day | Stephanstag | Regional |
| December 26 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day | Stephanstag | Regional |
| December 31 | Friday | Restoration Day | Restauration de la République | Regional |
Is it a public holiday in Switzerland?
- Is January 1, 2027 a public holiday in Switzerland? Yes, New Year's Day (Neujahr), a Friday.
- Is May 6, 2027 a public holiday in Switzerland? Yes, Ascension Day (Auffahrt), a Thursday.
- Is August 1, 2027 a public holiday in Switzerland? Yes, Swiss National Day (Bundesfeier), a Sunday.
- Is December 25, 2027 a public holiday in Switzerland? Yes, Christmas Day (Weihnachten), a Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2027?
4 nationwide public holidays, plus 29 observed only in some regions.
What is the next public holiday in Switzerland?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Do public holidays differ by region in Switzerland?
Yes, 29 of the listed holidays apply only in certain states or regions (marked "Regional" in the table).
How many 2027 holidays fall on a weekend?
2 of the 4 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (Swiss National Day, Christmas Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.