Public holidays 2026 in the canton of Valais
The canton of Valais has 9 statutory holidays in 2026; 6 fall on a weekday. 5 bridge day(s) allow long weekends.
Statutory holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, | New Year's Day | nationwide |
| Thursday, March 19, | St. Joseph's Day | cantonal · 5 of 26 cantons |
| Thursday, May 14, | Ascension Day | nationwide |
| Thursday, June 4, | Corpus Christi | cantonal · 10 of 26 cantons |
| Saturday, August 1, | Swiss National Day | nationwide · weekend |
| Saturday, August 15, | Assumption Day | cantonal · 10 of 26 cantons · weekend |
| Sunday, November 1, | All Saints' Day | cantonal · 12 of 26 cantons · weekend |
| Tuesday, December 8, | Immaculate Conception | cantonal · 9 of 26 cantons |
| Friday, December 25, | Christmas Day | nationwide |
Bridge days and long weekends 2026
- Fri, 2 Jan off (New Year's Day) → 4 days off
- Fri, 20 Mar off (St. Joseph's Day) → 4 days off
- Fri, 15 May off (Ascension Day) → 4 days off
- Fri, 5 Jun off (Corpus Christi) → 4 days off
- Mon, 7 Dec off (Immaculate Conception) → 4 days off
At least three days off without leave: Fri, 25 Dec–Sun, 27 Dec (3 days, Christmas Day)
What is special in Valais
- St. Joseph's Day (Thu, 19 Mar) is a holiday here — only in 5 of 26 cantons.
- Corpus Christi (Thu, 4 Jun) is a holiday here — only in 10 of 26 cantons.
- Assumption Day (Sat, 15 Aug) is a holiday here — only in 10 of 26 cantons.
- All Saints' Day (Sun, 1 Nov) is a holiday here — only in 12 of 26 cantons.
- Immaculate Conception (Tue, 8 Dec) is a holiday here — only in 9 of 26 cantons.
- Good Friday is statutory in 24 cantons, but not (fully) in Valais.
Frequently asked
How many public holidays does Valais have in 2026?
9 statutory holidays, 6 of them on a weekday. That is rank 19 of 26.
Is Good Friday 2026 a holiday in Valais?
No. Valais is one of the two cantons without Good Friday (Ticino and Valais).
Is 1 May 2026 a holiday in Valais?
No, 1 May is not a holiday in Valais.
Is 2 January a holiday in Valais?
No, 2 January is a regular working day in Valais.
Which bridge days are there in Valais in 2026?
Friday, January 2, 2026 (New Year's Day, 4 days off), Friday, March 20, 2026 (St. Joseph's Day, 4 days off), Friday, May 15, 2026 (Ascension Day, 4 days off), Friday, June 5, 2026 (Corpus Christi, 4 days off) and Monday, December 7, 2026 (Immaculate Conception, 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