Holidays in Switzerland in 2027
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Switzerland in 2027. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Switzerland.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Switzerland - Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Land, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Aargau, Graubünden, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Jura January 1 2027, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Berchtold Day | Switzerland - Aargau, Bern, Fribourg, Glarus, Jura, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Obwalden, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, Thurgau, Vaud, Zug, Zurich, Nidwalden January 2 2027, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Epiphany | Switzerland - Graubünden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri January 6 2027, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Valentine's Day | Switzerland February 14 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Republic Day | Switzerland - Neuchâtel March 1 2027, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Switzerland - Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug March 19 2027, Friday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Switzerland March 20 2027, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Good Friday | Switzerland - Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Land, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Aargau, Graubünden, Thurgau, Vaud, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Jura March 26 2027, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Switzerland March 28 2027, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Easter Sunday | Switzerland March 28 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | Switzerland - Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Land, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Aargau, Graubünden, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Geneva, Jura March 29 2027, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Switzerland - Glarus April 1 2027, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| May Day | Switzerland - Aargau, Basel-Land, Basel-Stadt, Fribourg, Jura, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, Thurgau, Ticino, Zurich May 1 2027, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Ascension Day | Switzerland - Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Land, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Aargau, Graubünden, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Jura May 6 2027, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Pentecost | Switzerland - Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Land, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Aargau, Graubünden, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Jura May 16 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Pentecost Monday | Switzerland - Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Land, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Aargau, Graubünden, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Geneva, Jura May 17 2027, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Corpus Christi | Switzerland - Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug May 27 2027, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| June Solstice | Switzerland June 21 2027, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Jura Independence Day | Switzerland - Jura June 23 2027, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Switzerland - Ticino, Graubünden, Solothurn June 29 2027, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Swiss National Day | Switzerland August 1 2027, Sunday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Switzerland - Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Graubünden, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug August 15 2027, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Jeune Genevois | Switzerland - Geneva September 9 2027, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Knabenschiessen | Switzerland - Zurich September 11 2027, Saturday |
Observance |
| Knabenschiessen | Switzerland - Zurich September 12 2027, Sunday |
Observance |
| Knabenschiessen | Switzerland - Zurich September 13 2027, Monday |
Observance |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Switzerland - Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Land, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Aargau, Graubünden, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Jura September 19 2027, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Federal Fast Monday | Switzerland - Vaud September 20 2027, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Mauritius Day | Switzerland - Appenzell Innerrhoden, Solothurn September 22 2027, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| September Equinox | Switzerland September 23 2027, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| St. Nicholas of Flüe | Switzerland - Obwalden September 25 2027, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Switzerland October 31 2027, Sunday |
Clock change |
| All Saints' Day | Switzerland - Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Glarus, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, St. Gallen, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug November 1 2027, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Immaculate Conception | Switzerland - Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug December 8 2027, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| December Solstice | Switzerland December 22 2027, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Switzerland December 24 2027, Friday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Switzerland - Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Land, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Aargau, Graubünden, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Jura December 25 2027, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| St. Stephen's Day | Switzerland - Zurich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-Stadt, Basel-Land, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, St. Gallen, Aargau, Graubünden, Thurgau, Ticino, Valais, Neuchâtel December 26 2027, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Restoration Day | Switzerland - Geneva December 31 2027, Friday |
Local holiday |
| New Year's Eve | Switzerland December 31 2027, Friday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Switzerland