Public Holidays in Zurich 2026
All 12 public holidays in Zurich for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Zurich 2026
Zurich has 12 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 7 regional holidays: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Sechselauten, Labor Day, Whit Monday, Knabenschiessen, Saint Stephen's Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| Easter | 04/05/2026 | Sunday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Sechselauten | 04/20/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2026 | Friday | 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 | |
| Knabenschiessen | 09/14/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Saint Stephen's Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Zurich 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 Zurich 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.
- 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).
- April 17 (Friday) – Take one day off before Sechselauten (Monday, April 20) for a 4-day weekend from April 17 to 20.
- 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 11 (Friday) – Take one day off before Knabenschiessen (Monday, September 14) for a 4-day weekend from September 11 to 14.
- 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zurich has 12 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 7 regional holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, Sechselauten, Labor Day, Whit Monday, Knabenschiessen, Saint Stephen's Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Zurich observes: Good Friday (April 3), Easter Monday (April 6), Sechselauten (April 20), Labor Day (May 1), Whit Monday (May 25), Knabenschiessen (September 14), Saint Stephen's Day (December 26).
The best bridge days in Zurich in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), April 17 (Friday, before Sechselauten), May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day).
Yes. The Zurich public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.