Public holidays

🇨🇭Switzerland 2024

Public holidays
33
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
10
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
6
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
4
J
F
4
M
3
A
7
M
1
J
J
3
A
3
S
O
2
N
6
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday · Neujahr
Public
2
Jan
St. Berchtold's Day
Tuesday · Berchtoldstag
Public
6
Jan
Epiphany
Saturday · Heilige Drei Könige
Public
6
Jan
Epiphany
Saturday · Heilige Drei Könige
Observance
1
Mar
Republic Day
Friday · Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik
Public
19
Mar
Saint Joseph's Day
Tuesday · Josefstag
Public
19
Mar
Saint Joseph's Day
Tuesday · Josefstag
Observance
29
Mar
Good Friday
Friday · Karfreitag
Public
1
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Ostermontag
Public
1
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Ostermontag
Observance
4
Apr
Näfels procession
Thursday · Näfelser Fahrt
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Wednesday · Tag der Arbeit
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Wednesday · Tag der Arbeit
Observance
9
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Auffahrt
Public
20
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Pfingstmontag
Public
20
May
Whit Monday
Monday · Pfingstmontag
Observance
30
May
Corpus Christi
Thursday · Fronleichnam
Public
30
May
Corpus Christi
Thursday · Fronleichnam
Observance
29
Jun
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Saturday · Peter und Paul
Observance
1
Aug
Swiss National Day
Thursday · Bundesfeier
Public
15
Aug
Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Thursday · Maria Himmelfahrt
Public
15
Aug
Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Thursday · Maria Himmelfahrt
Observance
5
Sep
Geneva Prayday
Thursday · Jeûne genevois
Public
15
Sep
Federal Day of Thanksgiving
Sunday · Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag
Observance
16
Sep
Federal Fast Monday
Monday · Bettagsmontag
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Friday · Allerheiligen
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Friday · Allerheiligen
Observance
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception
Sunday · Mariä Empfängnis
Public
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception
Sunday · Mariä Empfängnis
Observance
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Weihnachten
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Thursday · Stephanstag
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Thursday · Stephanstag
Observance
31
Dec
Restoration Day
Tuesday · Restauration de la République
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Switzerland

In 2024, Switzerland has 33 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 7. 3 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 10 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 6 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Epiphany (January 6) to Republic Day (March 1): 55 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Restoration Day (December 31).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Republic Day
March 1 · Friday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
Whit Monday
May 20 · Monday
Whit Monday
May 20 · Monday
Federal Fast Monday
September 16 · Monday
All Saints' Day
November 1 · Friday
All Saints' Day
November 1 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2024?+
Switzerland has 33 official public holidays in 2024, with May being the busiest month (7).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Switzerland?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Switzerland in 2024?+
10 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Switzerland?+
6 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Epiphany (January 6), Epiphany (January 6), Saint Peter and Saint Paul (June 29), Federal Day of Thanksgiving (September 15), Immaculate Conception (December 8), Immaculate Conception (December 8).