Public holidays 2027 in the canton of Neuchâtel
The canton of Neuchâtel has 7 statutory holidays in 2027; 4 fall on a weekday. 1 bridge day(s) allow long weekends.
Statutory holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, | New Year's Day | nationwide |
| Monday, March 1, | Neuchâtel Republic Day | cantonal · 1 of 26 cantons |
| Friday, March 26, | Good Friday | cantonal · 24 of 26 cantons |
| Saturday, May 1, | Labour Day | cantonal · 8 of 26 cantons · weekend |
| Thursday, May 6, | Ascension Day | nationwide |
| Sunday, August 1, | Swiss National Day | nationwide · weekend |
| Saturday, December 25, | Christmas Day | nationwide · weekend |
Half, regional and customary holidays
- Sat, 2 JanBerchtold's Daynot statutory, usually a day offStatutory only when it falls on a Monday; usually observed every year.
- Mon, 29 MarEaster Mondaynot statutory, usually a day off
- Mon, 17 MayWhit Mondaynot statutory, usually a day off
- Thu, 27 MayCorpus Christionly in some municipalities
- Mon, 20 SepFederal Fast Mondaynot statutory, usually a day off
Bridge days and long weekends 2027
- 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) · Sat, 27 Feb–Mon, 1 Mar (3 days, Neuchâtel Republic Day) · Fri, 26 Mar–Sun, 28 Mar (3 days, Good Friday)
What is special in Neuchâtel
- Neuchâtel Republic Day (Mon, 1 Mar) is a holiday here — only in 1 of 26 cantons.
- Labour Day (Sat, 1 May) is a holiday here — only in 8 of 26 cantons.
Frequently asked
How many public holidays does Neuchâtel have in 2027?
7 statutory holidays, 4 of them on a weekday. That is rank 23 of 26. Plus 5 partial or customary days (Berchtold's Day, Easter Monday, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Federal Fast Monday).
Is Good Friday 2027 a holiday in Neuchâtel?
Yes, on Friday, March 26, 2027.
Is 1 May 2027 a holiday in Neuchâtel?
Yes: Labour Day (Saturday, May 1, 2027).
Is 2 January a holiday in Neuchâtel?
Partly — Saturday, January 2, 2027.
Which bridge days are there in Neuchâtel in 2027?
Friday, May 7, 2027 (Ascension Day, 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