Public Holidays in Vaud 2026
All 10 public holidays in Vaud for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Vaud 2026
Vaud has 10 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 5 regional holidays: Saint Berchtold's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Bettagsmontag.
| 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 | |
| Bettagsmontag | 09/21/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Vaud 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 Vaud 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.
- September 18 (Friday) – Take one day off before Bettagsmontag (Monday, September 21) for a 4-day weekend from September 18 to 21.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vaud has 10 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 5 regional holidays (Saint Berchtold's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Bettagsmontag).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Vaud observes: Saint Berchtold's Day (January 2), Good Friday (April 3), Easter Monday (April 6), Whit Monday (May 25), Bettagsmontag (September 21).
The best bridge days in Vaud in 2026 are April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 22 (Friday, before Whit Monday), September 18 (Friday, before Bettagsmontag).
Yes. The Vaud public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.