Public Holidays in Nidwalden 2026
All 14 public holidays in Nidwalden for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Nidwalden 2026
Nidwalden has 14 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 9 regional holidays: Saint Joseph's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Feast of Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary, All Saints' Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Stephen's Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Saint Joseph's Day | 03/19/2026 | 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 |
| Feast of Corpus Christi | 06/04/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| Swiss National Day | 08/01/2026 | Saturday | |
| Assumption of Mary | 08/15/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
| All Saints' Day | 11/01/2026 | Sunday | Regional |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | 12/08/2026 | Tuesday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Saint Stephen's Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Nidwalden 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 Nidwalden 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.
- March 20 (Friday) – Take one day off after Saint Joseph's Day (Thursday, March 19) for a 4-day weekend from March 19 to 22.
- 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.
- June 5 (Friday) – Take one day off after Feast of Corpus Christi (Thursday, June 4) for a 4-day weekend from June 4 to 7.
- December 7 (Monday) – Take one day off before Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Tuesday, December 8) for a 4-day weekend from December 5 to 8.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Saint Stephen's Day are holidays).
Note: Assumption of Mary (August 15) falls on a Saturday and All Saints' Day (November 1) falls on a Sunday in 2026, so neither offers a bridge day opportunity this year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nidwalden has 14 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 9 regional holidays (Saint Joseph's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Feast of Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary, All Saints' Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Stephen's Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Nidwalden observes: Saint Joseph's Day (March 19), Good Friday (April 3), Easter Monday (April 6), Whit Monday (May 25), Feast of Corpus Christi (June 4), Assumption of Mary (August 15), All Saints' Day (November 1), Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8), Saint Stephen's Day (December 26).
The best bridge days in Nidwalden in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), March 20 (Friday, after Saint Joseph's Day), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day). Assumption of Mary falls on a Saturday and All Saints' Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, so they do not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Nidwalden public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.