In 2025, Switzerland has 33 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 6. 3 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 16 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Epiphany (January 6) to Republic Day (March 1): 54 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 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Epiphany
January 6 · Monday
Epiphany
January 6 · Monday
Näfels procession
April 4 · Friday
Good Friday
April 18 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 21 · Monday
Easter Monday
April 21 · Monday
Whit Monday
June 9 · Monday
Whit Monday
June 9 · Monday
Swiss National Day
August 1 · Friday
Assumption of the Virgin Mary
August 15 · Friday
Assumption of the Virgin Mary
August 15 · Friday
Federal Fast Monday
September 22 · Monday
Immaculate Conception
December 8 · Monday
Immaculate Conception
December 8 · Monday
St. Stephen's Day
December 26 · Friday
St. Stephen's Day
December 26 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2025?+
Switzerland has 33 official public holidays in 2025, with December being the busiest month (6).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Switzerland?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Switzerland in 2025?+
16 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in Switzerland?+
5 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Republic Day (March 1), Saint Peter and Saint Paul (June 29), Federal Day of Thanksgiving (September 21), All Saints' Day (November 1), All Saints' Day (November 1).