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Public holidays in Switzerland 2027
Switzerland has 4 public holiday dates in 2027, 2 of them on a working day, and 1 long weekend. The next one is Christmas Day, in 45 days (Friday, December 25, 2026).
- Fri, Jan 1New Year's Dayin 52 days
- Thu, May 6Ascension Dayin 177 days
2027 holiday calendar
4 entries| Date | Day | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day | in 52 days |
| May 6 | Thu | Ascension Day | in 177 days |
| Aug 1 | Sun | National Day | in 264 days |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day | in 410 days |
observed
When a holiday falls on a weekend, many countries give the day off on the nearest working day instead. That substitute day is the 'observed' holiday.
estimated
Islamic and some other lunar holidays begin when religious authorities sight the new crescent moon. We show the expected date; the real day can move by one day and is confirmed only shortly before.
regional
A holiday that applies only in some states, provinces or regions of the country, not nationwide.
Long weekends in 2027
Assumes a Saturday and Sunday weekend.
- Fri, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 3New Year's Day3 days
Bridge days: 1 day off, 4+ days away
Take one working day off between a holiday and a weekend.
What is this?
A 'bridge day' is a single working day squeezed between a holiday and a weekend. Take it off and you get four or more days in a row for one day of leave.
- Take Fri, May 7Ascension Day4 days off
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Holidays by region in Switzerland, 2027
27 regionsSome holidays apply only in one state, province or region. Pick yours to see the full calendar there.