Public Holidays in Switzerland in 2025, 2026 & 2027

by Andrés TaracidoLast updated Nov 27, 2025

Public holidays in Switzerland in 2025 go beyond mere calendar breaks. They embody the country’s rich cultural heritage and historical traditions unique to each canton. While some holidays are celebrated nationwide, many are region-specific, reflecting the local history and customs.

For example, the canton of Geneva observes unique holidays such as Geneva’s Fast or Restoration of the Republic, commemorating significant historical events. This diversity makes time management in Switzerland both fascinating and challenging for businesses and individuals.

Understanding these public holidays is essential for anticipating administrative closures, organizing professional activities, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations regarding payroll and leave management. With proper planning and the expertise of a partner like RISTER – Fiduciary in Geneva, businesses can remain compliant with regulations while optimizing their operations throughout the year.

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National Public Holidays in 2025

These days are generally paid public holidays throughout Switzerland:

New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Ascension Day: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Swiss National Day: Friday, August 1, 2025
Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25, 2025

Cantonal Public Holidays in 2025

These days are observed locally and may vary:

Berchtold’s Day – Thursday, January 2, 2025: Celebrated in the cantons of Aargau, Bern, Fribourg, Glarus, Jura, Lucerne, Obwalden, Schaffhausen, Thurgau, and Vaud.
Epiphany – Monday, January 6, 2025: Observed in the cantons of Graubünden, Lucerne, Schwyz, Ticino, and Uri.
Republic Day – Saturday, March 1, 2025: Specific to the canton of Neuchâtel.
St. Joseph’s Day – Wednesday, March 19, 2025: Celebrated in the cantons of Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, and Valais.
Fahrtsfest – Thursday, April 3, 2025: Specific to the canton of Glarus.
Good Friday – Friday, April 18, 2025: Observed in all cantons except Ticino and Valais.
Easter Monday – Monday, April 21, 2025: Celebrated in all cantons except Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, and Zug.
Labor Day – Thursday, May 1, 2025: Recognized in the cantons of Basel-Country, Basel-City, Jura, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, Thurgau, Ticino, and Zurich.
Whit Monday – Monday, June 9, 2025: Celebrated in all cantons except Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, and Zug.
Corpus Christi – Thursday, June 19, 2025: Observed in the cantons of Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Aargau, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Jura Independence Day – Monday, June 23, 2025: Specific to the canton of Jura.
St. Peter and Paul – Sunday, June 29, 2025: Celebrated in the cantons of Graubünden and Ticino.
Assumption – Friday, August 15, 2025: Observed in the cantons of Aargau, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Geneva’s Fast – Thursday, September 11, 2025: Specific to the canton of Geneva.
Federal Fast Monday – Monday, September 22, 2025: Celebrated in the canton of Vaud.
St. Maurice’s Day – Monday, September 22, 2025: Observed in the canton of Appenzell Inner-Rhodes.
St. Nicholas of Flüe’s Day – Thursday, September 25, 2025: Specific to the canton of Obwalden.
All Saints’ Day – Saturday, November 1, 2025: Celebrated in the cantons of Aargau, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Immaculate Conception – Monday, December 8, 2025: Celebrated in the cantons of Aargau, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Fribourg, Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24, 2025: Observed in the canton of Glarus.
St. Stephen’s Day – Friday, December 26, 2025: Celebrated in all cantons except Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, Vaud, and Zug.
St. Sylvester’s Day – Wednesday, December 31, 2025: Celebrated in the canton of Glarus.
Restoration of the Republic – Wednesday, December 31, 2025: Specific to the canton of Geneva.

National Public Holidays in 2026

These days are generally paid public holidays throughout Switzerland:

New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Ascension Day: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Swiss National Day: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026

Cantonal Public Holidays in 2026

These days are observed locally and may vary:

Berchtold’s Day – Friday, January 2, 2026: Celebrated in the cantons of Aargau, Bern, Fribourg, Glarus, Jura, Lucerne, Obwalden, Schaffhausen, Thurgau, and Vaud.
Epiphany – Tuesday, January 6, 2026: Observed in the cantons of Graubünden, Lucerne, Schwyz, Ticino, and Uri.
Republic Day – Sunday, March 1, 2026: Specific to the canton of Neuchâtel.
St. Joseph’s Day – Thursday, March 19, 2026: Celebrated in the cantons of Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, and Valais.
Fahrtsfest – Thursday, March 26, 2026: Specific to the canton of Glarus.
Good Friday – Friday, April 3, 2026: Observed in all cantons except Ticino and Valais.
Easter Monday – Monday, April 6, 2026: Celebrated in all cantons except Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, and Zug.
Labor Day – Friday, May 1, 2026: Recognized in the cantons of Basel-Country, Basel-City, Jura, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, Thurgau, Ticino, and Zurich.
Whit Monday – Monday, May 25, 2026: Celebrated in all cantons except Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, and Zug.
Corpus Christi – Thursday, June 4, 2026: Observed in the cantons of Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Aargau, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Jura Independence Day – Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Specific to the canton of Jura.
St. Peter and Paul – Monday, June 29, 2026: Celebrated in the cantons of Graubünden and Ticino.
Assumption – Saturday, August 15, 2026: Observed in the cantons of Aargau, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Geneva’s Fast – Thursday, September 10, 2026: Specific to the canton of Geneva.
Federal Fast Monday – Monday, September 21, 2026: Celebrated in the canton of Vaud.
St. Maurice’s Day – Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Observed in the canton of Appenzell Inner-Rhodes.
St. Nicholas of Flüe’s Day – Friday, September 25, 2026: Specific to the canton of Obwalden.
All Saints’ Day – Sunday, November 1, 2026: Celebrated in the cantons of Aargau, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Immaculate Conception – Tuesday, December 8, 2026: Celebrated in the cantons of Aargau, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Fribourg, Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24, 2026: Observed in the canton of Glarus.
St. Stephen’s Day – Saturday, December 26, 2026: Celebrated in all cantons except Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, Vaud, and Zug.
St. Sylvester’s Day – Thursday, December 31, 2026: Celebrated in the canton of Glarus.
Restoration of the Republic – Thursday, December 31, 2026: Specific to the canton of Geneva.

National Public Holidays in 2027

These days are generally paid public holidays throughout Switzerland:

New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1, 2027
Ascension Day: Thursday, May 6, 2027
Swiss National Day: Sunday, August 1, 2027
Christmas Day: Saturday, December 25, 2027

Cantonal Public Holidays in 2027

These days are observed locally and may vary:

Berchtold’s Day – Saturday, January 2, 2027: Celebrated in the cantons of Aargau, Bern, Fribourg, Glarus, Jura, Lucerne, Obwalden, Schaffhausen, Thurgau, and Vaud.
Epiphany – Wednesday, January 6, 2027: Observed in the cantons of Graubünden, Lucerne, Schwyz, Ticino, and Uri.
Republic Day – Monday, March 1, 2027: Specific to the canton of Neuchâtel.
St. Joseph’s Day – Friday, March 19, 2027: Celebrated in the cantons of Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, and Valais.
Fahrtsfest – Thursday, March 25, 2027: Specific to the canton of Glarus.
Good Friday – Friday, March 26, 2027: Observed in all cantons except Ticino and Valais.
Easter Monday – Monday, March 29, 2027: Celebrated in all cantons except Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, and Zug.
Labor Day – Saturday, May 1, 2027: Recognized in the cantons of Basel-Country, Basel-City, Jura, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, Thurgau, Ticino, and Zurich.
Whit Monday – Monday, May 17, 2027: Celebrated in all cantons except Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, and Zug.
Corpus Christi – Thursday, May 27, 2027: Observed in the cantons of Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Aargau, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Jura Independence Day – Wednesday, June 23, 2027: Specific to the canton of Jura.
St. Peter and Paul – Tuesday, June 29, 2027: Celebrated in the cantons of Graubünden and Ticino.
Assumption – Sunday, August 15, 2027: Observed in the cantons of Aargau, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Geneva’s Fast – Thursday, September 9, 2027: Specific to the canton of Geneva.
Federal Fast Monday – Monday, September 20, 2027: Celebrated in the canton of Vaud.
St. Maurice’s Day – Wednesday, September 22, 2027: Observed in the canton of Appenzell Inner-Rhodes.
St. Nicholas of Flüe’s Day – Saturday, September 25, 2027: Specific to the canton of Obwalden.
All Saints’ Day – Monday, November 1, 2027: Celebrated in the cantons of Aargau, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Immaculate Conception – Wednesday, December 8, 2027: Celebrated in the cantons of Aargau, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Fribourg, Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
Christmas Eve – Friday, December 24, 2027: Observed in the canton of Glarus.
St. Stephen’s Day – Sunday, December 26, 2027: Celebrated in all cantons except Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, Vaud, and Zug.
St. Sylvester’s Day – Friday, December 31, 2027: Celebrated in the canton of Glarus.
Restoration of the Republic – Friday, December 31, 2027: Specific to the canton of Geneva.

Public Holidays in Geneva in 2025: Local Specificities

The canton of Geneva has its own official public holidays in addition to national celebrations. These holidays reflect the region’s history and cultural heritage, influencing business operations and administrative activities.

Official Public Holidays in Geneva in 2025:

New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (National)
Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025 (Local)
Easter Monday: Monday, April 21, 2025 (Local)
Ascension Day: Thursday, May 29, 2025 (National)
Whit Monday: Monday, June 9, 2025 (Local)
Swiss National Day: Friday, August 1, 2025 (National)
Geneva’s Fast: Thursday, September 11, 2025 (Local)
Restoration of the Republic: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (Local)
Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25, 2025 (National)

Geneva’s Unique Public Holidays:

Geneva’s Fast: Celebrated only in Geneva, this day commemorates historical periods of fasting and prayer observed in the canton, often associated with local culinary traditions such as prune tart.
Restoration of the Republic: This cantonal holiday marks Geneva’s restoration of independence in 1813 after the Napoleonic domination, representing a key moment in Geneva’s history.

Public Holidays in Geneva in 2026: Local Specificities

The canton of Geneva, in Switzerland, has its own official public holidays in addition to national celebrations. These holidays reflect the region’s history and cultural heritage, influencing business operations and administrative activities.

Official Public Holidays in Geneva in 2026:

New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 1, 2026 (National)
Good Friday: Friday, April 3, 2026 (Local)
Easter Monday: Monday, April 6, 2026 (Local)
Ascension Day: Thursday, May 14, 2026 (National)
Whit Monday: Monday, May 25, 2026 (Local)
Swiss National Day: Saturday, August 1, 2026 (National)
Geneva’s Fast: Thursday, September 10, 2026 (Local)
Restoration of the Republic: Thursday, December 31, 2026 (Local)
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026 (National)

Geneva’s Unique Public Holidays:

Geneva’s Fast: Celebrated only in Geneva, this day commemorates historical periods of fasting and prayer observed in the canton, often associated with local culinary traditions such as prune tart.
Restoration of the Republic: This cantonal holiday marks Geneva’s restoration of independence in 1813 after the Napoleonic domination, representing a key moment in Geneva’s history.

Public Holidays in Geneva in 2027: Local Specificities

The canton of Geneva, in Switzerland, has its own public holidays in addition to national celebrations. These dates reflect its history and culture, and influence business organization as well as administrative operations.

Official Public Holidays in Geneva in 2027:

New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1, 2027 (National)
Good Friday: Friday, March 26, 2027 (Local)
Easter Monday: Monday, March 29, 2027 (Local)
Ascension Day: Thursday, May 6, 2027 (National)
Whit Monday: Monday, May 17, 2027 (Local)
Swiss National Day: Sunday, August 1, 2027 (National)
Geneva’s Fast: Thursday, September 9, 2027 (Local)
Restoration of the Republic: Friday, December 31, 2027 (Local)
Christmas Day: Saturday, December 25, 2027 (National)

Geneva’s Unique Public Holidays:

Geneva’s Fast: Celebrated only in Geneva, this day commemorates historical periods of fasting and prayer observed in the canton, often associated with local culinary traditions such as prune tart.
Restoration of the Republic: This cantonal holiday marks Geneva’s restoration of independence in 1813 after the Napoleonic domination, representing a key moment in Geneva’s history.

Why Is It Important to Know These Dates?

Public holidays directly impact the operation of businesses, public services, and shops in Geneva and throughout Switzerland. Many institutions are closed during these periods. It is therefore essential for residents, entrepreneurs, and visitors to plan their professional and personal activities well in advance.

It is important to note that these public holidays in Switzerland for 2025 and 2026 may vary according to municipalities within the cantons. Additionally, some companies or institutions may adopt additional or different public holidays. It is therefore recommended to consult the official calendars of each canton or municipality to obtain accurate information and avoid any surprises.

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At RISTER – Fiduciary in Geneva, we understand that payroll management in Switzerland is a complex challenge, particularly with the mosaic of cantonal public holidays. Our comprehensive service is designed to adapt precisely to the legal and tax specifics of each canton, thus ensuring impeccable compliance for your company.

The public holidays in Switzerland, which vary considerably from one region to another, directly influence calculation of hours worked, leave days, and specific allowances. Thanks to our fiduciary expertise, we ensure precise and compliant integration of these public holidays into your payslips. We master collective agreements (CCT) and cantonal laws to guarantee that your employees, particularly those benefiting from specific conditions (such as overtime or holiday premiums), are remunerated correctly and transparently.

By entrusting us with your payroll management in Geneva and Switzerland, you opt for total compliance and optimal peace of mind. Even facing such a complex legal framework as that of Swiss public holidays, RISTER ensures fluid and error-free payroll administration. Focus on developing your business, we take care of the rest.

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