Public holidays 2027 in the canton of Glarus
The canton of Glarus has 10 statutory holidays in 2027; 7 fall on a weekday. 2 bridge day(s) allow long weekends.
Statutory holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, | New Year's Day | nationwide |
| Friday, March 26, | Good Friday | cantonal · 24 of 26 cantons |
| Monday, March 29, | Easter Monday | cantonal · 17 of 26 cantons |
| Thursday, April 1, | Näfels Pilgrimage | cantonal · 1 of 26 cantons |
| Thursday, May 6, | Ascension Day | nationwide |
| Monday, May 17, | Whit Monday | cantonal · 17 of 26 cantons |
| Sunday, August 1, | Swiss National Day | nationwide · weekend |
| Monday, November 1, | All Saints' Day | cantonal · 12 of 26 cantons |
| Saturday, December 25, | Christmas Day | nationwide · weekend |
| Sunday, December 26, | St. Stephen's Day | cantonal · 15 of 26 cantons · weekend |
Half, regional and customary holidays
- Sat, 2 JanBerchtold's Daynot statutory, usually a day off
Bridge days and long weekends 2027
- Fri, 2 Apr off (Näfels Pilgrimage) → 4 days off
- Fri, 7 May off (Ascension Day) → 4 days off
At least three days off without leave: Fri, 1 Jan–Sun, 3 Jan (3 days, New Year's Day) · Fri, 26 Mar–Mon, 29 Mar (4 days, Good Friday + Easter Monday) · Sat, 15 May–Mon, 17 May (3 days, Whit Monday) · Sat, 30 Oct–Mon, 1 Nov (3 days, All Saints' Day)
What is special in Glarus
- Näfels Pilgrimage (Thu, 1 Apr) is a holiday here — only in 1 of 26 cantons.
- All Saints' Day (Mon, 1 Nov) is a holiday here — only in 12 of 26 cantons.
Frequently asked
How many public holidays does Glarus have in 2027?
10 statutory holidays, 7 of them on a weekday. That is rank 6 of 26. Plus 1 partial or customary days (Berchtold's Day).
Is Good Friday 2027 a holiday in Glarus?
Yes, on Friday, March 26, 2027.
Is 1 May 2027 a holiday in Glarus?
No, 1 May is not a holiday in Glarus.
Is 2 January a holiday in Glarus?
Partly — Saturday, January 2, 2027.
Which bridge days are there in Glarus in 2027?
Friday, April 2, 2027 (Näfels Pilgrimage, 4 days off) and Friday, May 7, 2027 (Ascension Day, 4 days off).
Holidays 2027 in other cantons
Source: Federal Office of Justice list and cantonal law; dates computed, no guarantee. Method and sources