Public Holidays in Basel-Country 2026
All 10 public holidays in Basel-Country for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Basel-Country 2026
Basel-Country has 10 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 5 regional holidays: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labor Day, Whit Monday, 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 |
| 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 | |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Saint Stephen's Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Basel-Country 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 Basel-Country 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).
- 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Basel-Country has 10 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 5 regional holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labor Day, Whit Monday, Saint Stephen's Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Basel-Country observes: Good Friday (April 3), Easter Monday (April 6), Labor Day (May 1), Whit Monday (May 25), Saint Stephen's Day (December 26).
The best bridge days in Basel-Country in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 15 (Friday, after Ascension Day), May 22 (Friday, before Whit Monday).
Yes. The Basel-Country public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.