Public Holidays in Switzerland 2027
All nationwide public holidays in Switzerland for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads as Excel, CSV or PDF and tips for bridge days and long weekends.
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All Public Holidays in Switzerland 2027
Switzerland has very few nationwide public holidays. The only holiday set at the federal level is August 1st (Swiss National Day). All other public holidays are determined individually by the 26 cantons – so the number of holidays varies considerably from canton to canton. The table below lists the national public holidays for 2027.
Regional Holidays by Canton
Beyond the nationwide holidays, many cantons observe additional public holidays. The total number ranges from 8 to 16 per year depending on your canton. View the complete holiday calendar for each canton:
- Zurich – 12 holidays
- Bern – 10 holidays
- Lucerne – 14 holidays
- Uri – 15 holidays
- Schwyz – 15 holidays
- Obwalden – 15 holidays
- Nidwalden – 14 holidays
- Glarus – 13 holidays
- Zug – 11 holidays
- Fribourg – 14 holidays
- Solothurn – 10 holidays
- Basel-City – 10 holidays
- Basel-Country – 10 holidays
- Schaffhausen – 11 holidays
- Appenzell Ausserrhoden – 9 holidays
- Appenzell Innerrhoden – 14 holidays
- St. Gallen – 11 holidays
- Graubünden – 10 holidays
- Aargau – 13 holidays
- Thurgau – 11 holidays
- Ticino – 16 holidays
- Vaud – 10 holidays
- Valais – 10 holidays
- Neuchâtel – 8 holidays
- Geneva – 11 holidays
- Jura – 14 holidays
Bridge Days & Long Weekends in Switzerland 2027
Bridge days (Brückentage) are single vacation days that connect a public holiday with a weekend, creating extended time off. Switzerland's 2027 calendar offers several excellent opportunities to maximize your vacation days.
Best Bridge Day Opportunities in 2027
- May 7 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 6) for a 4-day weekend from May 6 to 9.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland has 6 public holidays in 2027 that are observed nationwide across all 26 cantons. Depending on which canton you live or work in, there can be up to 16 public holidays in total when regional holidays are included.
The top bridge day opportunities in 2027 are: May 7. May is especially favorable, with multiple public holidays offering several chances to extend weekends with minimal vacation days used.
Yes. The Switzerland public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration or account creation is required.
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