Public Holidays in Glarus 2026
All 13 public holidays in Glarus for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Glarus 2026
Glarus has 13 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 8 regional holidays: Saint Berchtold's Day, Näfelser Fahrt, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, All Saints' Day, Christmas Eve, Saint Stephen's Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Saint Berchtold's Day | 01/02/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| Näfelser Fahrt | 04/02/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| 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 | |
| All Saints' Day | 11/01/2026 | Sunday | Regional |
| Christmas Eve | 12/24/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Saint Stephen's Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Glarus 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 Glarus for 2026:
- 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.
Note: All Saints' Day (November 1) falls on a Sunday and Saint Stephen's Day (December 26) falls on a Saturday in 2026, so neither offers a bridge day opportunity this year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Glarus has 13 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 8 regional holidays (Saint Berchtold's Day, Näfelser Fahrt, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, All Saints' Day, Christmas Eve, Saint Stephen's Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Glarus observes: Saint Berchtold's Day (January 2), Näfelser Fahrt (April 2), Good Friday (April 3), Easter Monday (April 6), Whit Monday (May 25), All Saints' Day (November 1), Christmas Eve (December 24), Saint Stephen's Day (December 26).
The best bridge days in Glarus in 2026 are May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 22 (Friday, before Whit Monday). All Saints' Day falls on a Sunday and Saint Stephen's Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so they do not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Glarus public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.