Public Holidays in St. Gallen 2026
All 11 public holidays in St. Gallen for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in St. Gallen 2026
St. Gallen has 11 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 6 regional holidays: Saint Berchtold's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, All Saints' Day, 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 |
| 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 Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Saint Stephen's Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
Bridge Days in St. Gallen 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 St. Gallen for 2026:
- 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.
- 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: All Saints' Day (November 1) falls on a Sunday in 2026 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
St. Gallen has 11 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 6 regional holidays (Saint Berchtold's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, All Saints' Day, Saint Stephen's Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, St. Gallen observes: Saint Berchtold's Day (January 2), Good Friday (April 3), Easter Monday (April 6), Whit Monday (May 25), All Saints' Day (November 1), Saint Stephen's Day (December 26).
The best bridge days in St. Gallen in 2026 are April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 22 (Friday, before Whit Monday), December 24 (Thursday, before Christmas Day). All Saints' Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The St. Gallen public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.