Public holidays 2024 in Switzerland
All public holidays 2024 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 | Monday, January 1, 2024 | nationwide |
| Berchtold's Day | Tuesday, January 2, 2024 | Canton ZH |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 29, 2024 | Canton ZH |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 1, 2024 | Canton ZH |
| Labour Day | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Canton ZH |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 9, 2024 | nationwide |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 20, 2024 | Canton ZH |
| Swiss National Day | Thursday, August 1, 2024 | nationwide |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | nationwide |
| St. Stephen's Day | Thursday, December 26, 2024 | Canton ZH |
Frequently asked
When is Easter 2024?
Easter Sunday 2024 is on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Good Friday falls on Friday, March 29, 2024, Easter Monday on Monday, April 1, 2024.
When is Ascension Day 2024?
Ascension Day 2024 is on Thursday, May 9, 2024 — always a Thursday, 39 days after Easter, a nationwide holiday.
When is Pentecost 2024?
Whit Sunday 2024 is on Sunday, May 19, 2024, Whit Monday on Monday, May 20, 2024.
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.