Public Holidays in Schaffhausen 2027
All 11 public holidays in Schaffhausen for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Schaffhausen 2027
Schaffhausen has 11 public holidays in 2027, consisting of the 5 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 6 regional holidays: Saint Berchtold's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labor Day, Whit Monday, Saint Stephen's Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2027 | Friday | |
| Saint Berchtold's Day | 01/02/2027 | Saturday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 03/26/2027 | Friday | Regional |
| Easter | 03/28/2027 | Sunday | |
| Easter Monday | 03/29/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2027 | Saturday | 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 | |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2027 | Saturday | |
| Saint Stephen's Day | 12/26/2027 | Sunday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen for 2027:
- December 31 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before New Year's Day for a 5-day break from December 31 to January 4 (using just 1 vacation day, since New Year's Day and Saint Berchtold's Day are holidays).
- 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.
Note: Labor Day (May 1) falls on a Saturday and Saint Stephen's Day (December 26) falls on a Sunday in 2027, so neither offers a bridge day opportunity this year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schaffhausen has 11 public holidays in 2027: 5 nationwide holidays plus 6 regional holidays (Saint Berchtold's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labor Day, Whit Monday, Saint Stephen's Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Schaffhausen observes: Saint Berchtold's Day (January 2), Good Friday (March 26), Easter Monday (March 29), Labor Day (May 1), Whit Monday (May 17), Saint Stephen's Day (December 26).
The best bridge days in Schaffhausen in 2027 are December 31 (Thursday, before New Year's Day), March 25 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 7 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 14 (Friday, before Whit Monday). Labor Day falls on a Saturday and Saint Stephen's Day falls on a Sunday in 2027, so they do not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Schaffhausen public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.