🇨🇭 Next Public Holiday — Switzerland

New Year's Day

Q: How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2027?

Switzerland has 33 public holidays in 2027.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Neujahr

1 January 2027

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All Public Holidays 2027

33 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2027	NextNew Year's Day Neujahr	National
2 January 2027	St. Berchtold's Day Berchtoldstag	Regional
6 January 2027	Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige	Regional
6 January 2027	Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige	Regional
1 March 2027	Republic Day Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik	Regional
19 March 2027	Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag	Regional
19 March 2027	Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag	Regional
26 March 2027	Good Friday Karfreitag	Regional
29 March 2027	Easter Monday Ostermontag	Regional
29 March 2027	Easter Monday Ostermontag	Regional
4 April 2027	Näfels procession Näfelser Fahrt	Regional
1 May 2027	Labour Day Tag der Arbeit	Regional
1 May 2027	Labour Day Tag der Arbeit	Regional
6 May 2027	Ascension Day Auffahrt	National
17 May 2027	Whit Monday Pfingstmontag	Regional
17 May 2027	Whit Monday Pfingstmontag	Regional
27 May 2027	Corpus Christi Fronleichnam	Regional
27 May 2027	Corpus Christi Fronleichnam	Regional
29 June 2027	Saint Peter and Saint Paul Peter und Paul	Regional
1 August 2027	Swiss National Day Bundesfeier	National
15 August 2027	Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt	Regional
15 August 2027	Assumption of the Virgin Mary Maria Himmelfahrt	Regional
9 September 2027	Geneva Prayday Jeûne genevois	Regional
19 September 2027	Federal Day of Thanksgiving Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag	Regional
20 September 2027	Federal Fast Monday Bettagsmontag	Regional
1 November 2027	All Saints' Day Allerheiligen	Regional
1 November 2027	All Saints' Day Allerheiligen	Regional
8 December 2027	Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis	Regional
8 December 2027	Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis	Regional
25 December 2027	Christmas Day Weihnachten	National
26 December 2027	St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag	Regional
26 December 2027	St. Stephen's Day Stephanstag	Regional
31 December 2027	Restoration Day Restauration de la République	Regional

Bridge Days 2027 — Best time-off deals

Ascension Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 7 May 2027 off → 6 May 2027 to 9 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Corpus Christi

1 leave day4 days off

Take 28 May 2027 off → 27 May 2027 to 30 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Corpus Christi

1 leave day4 days off

Take 28 May 2027 off → 27 May 2027 to 30 May 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Saint Peter and Saint Paul

1 leave day4 days off

Take 28 Jun 2027 off → 26 Jun 2027 to 29 Jun 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Geneva Prayday

1 leave day4 days off

Take 10 Sept 2027 off → 9 Sept 2027 to 12 Sept 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2027?+

Switzerland has 33 public holidays in 2027, of which 4 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Switzerland?+

The next public holiday in Switzerland is New Year's Day on 1 January 2027, which is in 198 days.

Are public holidays paid days off in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Can I add Switzerland public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.

What are bridge days in Switzerland?+

Bridge days (or Brückentage) are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2027.

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