Public holidays 2027 in the canton of Valais
The canton of Valais has 9 statutory holidays in 2027; 6 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 19, | St. Joseph's Day | cantonal · 5 of 26 cantons |
| Thursday, May 6, | Ascension Day | nationwide |
| Thursday, May 27, | Corpus Christi | cantonal · 10 of 26 cantons |
| Sunday, August 1, | Swiss National Day | nationwide · weekend |
| Sunday, August 15, | Assumption Day | cantonal · 10 of 26 cantons · weekend |
| Monday, November 1, | All Saints' Day | cantonal · 12 of 26 cantons |
| Wednesday, December 8, | Immaculate Conception | cantonal · 9 of 26 cantons |
| Saturday, December 25, | Christmas Day | nationwide · weekend |
Bridge days and long weekends 2027
- Fri, 7 May off (Ascension Day) → 4 days off
- Fri, 28 May off (Corpus Christi) → 4 days off
At least three days off without leave: Fri, 1 Jan–Sun, 3 Jan (3 days, New Year's Day) · Fri, 19 Mar–Sun, 21 Mar (3 days, St. Joseph's Day) · Sat, 30 Oct–Mon, 1 Nov (3 days, All Saints' Day)
What is special in Valais
- St. Joseph's Day (Fri, 19 Mar) is a holiday here — only in 5 of 26 cantons.
- Corpus Christi (Thu, 27 May) is a holiday here — only in 10 of 26 cantons.
- Assumption Day (Sun, 15 Aug) is a holiday here — only in 10 of 26 cantons.
- All Saints' Day (Mon, 1 Nov) is a holiday here — only in 12 of 26 cantons.
- Immaculate Conception (Wed, 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 2027?
9 statutory holidays, 6 of them on a weekday. That is rank 13 of 26.
Is Good Friday 2027 a holiday in Valais?
No. Valais is one of the two cantons without Good Friday (Ticino and Valais).
Is 1 May 2027 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 2027?
Friday, May 7, 2027 (Ascension Day, 4 days off) and Friday, May 28, 2027 (Corpus Christi, 4 days off).
When is Corpus Christi 2027?
Corpus Christi is on Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Holidays 2027 in other cantons
Source: Federal Office of Justice list and cantonal law; dates computed, no guarantee. Method and sources