Public holidays 2027 in Switzerland
All public holidays 2027 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 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | nationwide |
| Berchtold's Day | Saturday, January 2, 2027 | Canton ZH |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Canton ZH |
| Easter Monday | Monday, March 29, 2027 | Canton ZH |
| Labour Day | Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Canton ZH |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 6, 2027 | nationwide |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 17, 2027 | Canton ZH |
| Swiss National Day | Sunday, August 1, 2027 | nationwide |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | nationwide |
| St. Stephen's Day | Sunday, December 26, 2027 | Canton ZH |
Frequently asked
When is Easter 2027?
Easter Sunday 2027 is on Sunday, March 28, 2027. Good Friday falls on Friday, March 26, 2027, Easter Monday on Monday, March 29, 2027.
When is Ascension Day 2027?
Ascension Day 2027 is on Thursday, May 6, 2027 — always a Thursday, 39 days after Easter, a nationwide holiday.
When is Pentecost 2027?
Whit Sunday 2027 is on Sunday, May 16, 2027, Whit Monday on Monday, May 17, 2027.
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.