Public Holidays in Neuchâtel 2026
All 8 public holidays in Neuchâtel for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Neuchâtel 2026
Neuchâtel has 8 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 3 regional holidays: Republic Day, Good Friday, Labor Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Republic Day | 03/01/2026 | Sunday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| Easter | 04/05/2026 | Sunday | |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/14/2026 | Thursday | |
| Swiss National Day | 08/01/2026 | Saturday | |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel 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.
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
Note: Republic Day (March 1) falls on a Sunday in 2026 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Neuchâtel has 8 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 3 regional holidays (Republic Day, Good Friday, Labor Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Neuchâtel observes: Republic Day (March 1), Good Friday (April 3), Labor Day (May 1).
The best bridge days in Neuchâtel in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day). Republic Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Neuchâtel public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.