Public holidays 2026 in the canton of Neuchâtel
The canton of Neuchâtel has 7 statutory holidays in 2026; 5 fall on a weekday. 2 bridge day(s) allow long weekends.
Statutory holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, | New Year's Day | nationwide |
| Sunday, March 1, | Neuchâtel Republic Day | cantonal · 1 of 26 cantons · weekend |
| Friday, April 3, | Good Friday | cantonal · 24 of 26 cantons |
| Friday, May 1, | Labour Day | cantonal · 8 of 26 cantons |
| Thursday, May 14, | Ascension Day | nationwide |
| Saturday, August 1, | Swiss National Day | nationwide · weekend |
| Friday, December 25, | Christmas Day | nationwide |
Half, regional and customary holidays
- Fri, 2 JanBerchtold's Daynot statutory, usually a day offStatutory only when it falls on a Monday; usually observed every year.
- Mon, 6 AprEaster Mondaynot statutory, usually a day off
- Mon, 25 MayWhit Mondaynot statutory, usually a day off
- Thu, 4 JunCorpus Christionly in some municipalities
- Mon, 21 SepFederal Fast Mondaynot statutory, usually a day off
Bridge days and long weekends 2026
- Fri, 2 Jan off (New Year's Day) → 4 days off
- Fri, 15 May off (Ascension Day) → 4 days off
At least three days off without leave: Fri, 3 Apr–Sun, 5 Apr (3 days, Good Friday) · Fri, 1 May–Sun, 3 May (3 days, Labour Day) · Fri, 25 Dec–Sun, 27 Dec (3 days, Christmas Day)
What is special in Neuchâtel
- Neuchâtel Republic Day (Sun, 1 Mar) is a holiday here — only in 1 of 26 cantons.
- Labour Day (Fri, 1 May) is a holiday here — only in 8 of 26 cantons.
Frequently asked
How many public holidays does Neuchâtel have in 2026?
7 statutory holidays, 5 of them on a weekday. That is rank 23 of 26. Plus 5 partial or customary days (Berchtold's Day, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Federal Fast Monday).
Is Good Friday 2026 a holiday in Neuchâtel?
Yes, on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Is 1 May 2026 a holiday in Neuchâtel?
Yes: Labour Day (Friday, May 1, 2026).
Is 2 January a holiday in Neuchâtel?
Partly — Friday, January 2, 2026.
Which bridge days are there in Neuchâtel in 2026?
Friday, January 2, 2026 (New Year's Day, 4 days off) and Friday, May 15, 2026 (Ascension Day, 4 days off).
When is Corpus Christi 2026?
Corpus Christi is on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Holidays 2026 in other cantons
Source: Federal Office of Justice list and cantonal law; dates computed, no guarantee. Method and sources