Public holidays
Switzerland: 4 public holiday dates in 2026 (4 days off) and 4 in 2027 (4 days off), with 258 working days in 2026 and 259 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Thursday 14 May 2026 | 2026-W20 | Ascension Day | Yes |
| Saturday 1 August 2026 | 2026-W31 | National Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Thursday 6 May 2027 | 2027-W18 | Ascension Day | Yes |
| Sunday 1 August 2027 | 2027-W30 | National Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday 14 May 2026 | Thursday 6 May 2027 | −8 days |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| April | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| May | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| June | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| November | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| December | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Q1 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Q2 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Q3 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Q4 | 65 | 66 | +1 |
| Year | 258 | 259 | +1 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
Ascension Day is a Christian feast commemorating Jesus's ascension into heaven. It is held 39 days after Easter Sunday, which is the 40th day of Easter, so it always falls on a Thursday.
At work: Where it is a holiday, everyone is off on Thursday.
Swiss National Day, on 1 August, is inspired by the date of the Federal Charter of 1291. The founding of the Swiss Confederacy was first celebrated on this date in 1891 and annually since 1899, but it has been an official holiday only since 1994. It is celebrated with paper lantern parades, bonfires, strings of Swiss flags and fireworks.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
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