Public Holidays in Valais 2026
All 10 public holidays in Valais for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Valais 2026
Valais has 10 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 5 regional holidays: Saint Joseph's Day, Feast of Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary, All Saints' Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Saint Joseph's Day | 03/19/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| Easter | 04/05/2026 | Sunday | |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/14/2026 | Thursday | |
| 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 |
Bridge Days in Valais 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 Valais 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.
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- 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.
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
Valais has 10 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 5 regional holidays (Saint Joseph's Day, Feast of Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary, All Saints' Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Valais observes: Saint Joseph's Day (March 19), Feast of Corpus Christi (June 4), Assumption of Mary (August 15), All Saints' Day (November 1), Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8).
The best bridge days in Valais in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), March 20 (Friday, after Saint Joseph's Day), May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day), June 5 (Friday, after Feast of Corpus Christi). 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 Valais public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.