Public Holidays in Geneva 2027
All 11 public holidays in Geneva for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Geneva 2027
Geneva has 11 public holidays in 2027, consisting of the 5 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 6 regional holidays: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Genevan Fast, L'Escalade, Restoration of the Republic.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2027 | Friday | |
| Good Friday | 03/26/2027 | Friday | Regional |
| Easter | 03/28/2027 | Sunday | |
| Easter Monday | 03/29/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/06/2027 | Thursday | |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/17/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Swiss National Day | 08/01/2027 | Sunday | |
| Genevan Fast | 09/09/2027 | Thursday | Regional |
| L'Escalade | 12/12/2027 | Sunday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2027 | Saturday | |
| Restoration of the Republic | 12/31/2027 | Friday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Geneva 2027
Bridge days (Brückentage) let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Geneva for 2027:
- March 25 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from March 25 to 29 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 7 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 6) for a 4-day weekend from May 6 to 9.
- May 14 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 17) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- September 10 (Friday) – Take one day off after Genevan Fast (Thursday, September 9) for a 4-day weekend from September 9 to 12.
Note: L'Escalade (December 12) falls on a Sunday in 2027 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Geneva has 11 public holidays in 2027: 5 nationwide holidays plus 6 regional holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Genevan Fast, L'Escalade, Restoration of the Republic).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Geneva observes: Good Friday (March 26), Easter Monday (March 29), Whit Monday (May 17), Genevan Fast (September 9), L'Escalade (December 12), Restoration of the Republic (December 31).
The best bridge days in Geneva in 2027 are March 25 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 7 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 14 (Friday, before Whit Monday), September 10 (Friday, after Genevan Fast). L'Escalade falls on a Sunday in 2027, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Geneva public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.