In 2027, 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 13 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 11 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 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Republic Day
March 1 · Monday
Saint Joseph's Day
March 19 · Friday
Saint Joseph's Day
March 19 · Friday
Good Friday
March 26 · Friday
Easter Monday
March 29 · Monday
Easter Monday
March 29 · Monday
Whit Monday
May 17 · Monday
Whit Monday
May 17 · Monday
Federal Fast Monday
September 20 · Monday
All Saints' Day
November 1 · Monday
All Saints' Day
November 1 · Monday
Restoration Day
December 31 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2027?+
Switzerland has 33 official public holidays in 2027, with May being the busiest month (7).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Switzerland?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Switzerland in 2027?+
13 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Switzerland?+
11 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: St. Berchtold's Day (January 2), Näfels procession (April 4), Labour Day (May 1), Labour Day (May 1), Swiss National Day (August 1), Assumption of the Virgin Mary (August 15), Assumption of the Virgin Mary (August 15), Federal Day of Thanksgiving (September 19), Christmas Day (December 25), St. Stephen's Day (December 26), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).