Public Holidays in Geneva 2026
All 11 public holidays in Geneva for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Geneva 2026
Geneva has 11 public holidays in 2026, 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 | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| Easter | 04/05/2026 | Sunday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/14/2026 | Thursday | |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/25/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Swiss National Day | 08/01/2026 | Saturday | |
| Genevan Fast | 09/10/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| L'Escalade | 12/12/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Restoration of the Republic | 12/31/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Geneva 2026
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 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- April 2 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from April 2 to 6 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- September 11 (Friday) – Take one day off after Genevan Fast (Thursday, September 10) for a 4-day weekend from September 10 to 13.
- January 1 (Friday) – Take one day off after Restoration of the Republic (Thursday, December 31) for a 4-day weekend from December 31 to January 3.
Note: L'Escalade (December 12) falls on a Saturday in 2026 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Geneva has 11 public holidays in 2026: 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 (April 3), Easter Monday (April 6), Whit Monday (May 25), Genevan Fast (September 10), L'Escalade (December 12), Restoration of the Republic (December 31).
The best bridge days in Geneva in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 22 (Friday, before Whit Monday). L'Escalade falls on a Saturday in 2026, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Geneva public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.