Public holidays 2026 in Switzerland
All public holidays 2026 with exact date and weekday — shown for Canton Zurich. Nationwide: New Year's Day, Ascension Day, Swiss National Day, Christmas Day; the rest are set per canton. Movable feasts (Easter, Ascension, Pentecost) are computed from the Easter date.
| Holiday | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | nationwide |
| Berchtold's Day | Friday, January 2, 2026 | Canton ZH |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Canton ZH |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 6, 2026 | Canton ZH |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 1, 2026 | Canton ZH |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | nationwide |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Canton ZH |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | nationwide |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | nationwide |
| St. Stephen's Day | Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Canton ZH |
Frequently asked
When is Easter 2026?
Easter Sunday 2026 is on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Good Friday falls on Friday, April 3, 2026, Easter Monday on Monday, April 6, 2026.
When is Ascension Day 2026?
Ascension Day 2026 is on Thursday, May 14, 2026 — always a Thursday, 39 days after Easter, a nationwide holiday.
When is Pentecost 2026?
Whit Sunday 2026 is on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Whit Monday on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Which holidays apply across all of Switzerland?
Nationwide holidays are New Year's Day, Ascension Day, Swiss National Day, Christmas Day. The remaining ones are set by each canton — this page shows Canton Zurich.
Movable feasts are computed from the Easter date. Figures for Canton Zurich — cantonal holidays may differ.