Holidays in Switzerland in 2028
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Switzerland in 2028. 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 2028, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Berchtold Day | Switzerland - Aargau, Bern, Fribourg, Glarus, Jura, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Obwalden, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, Thurgau, Vaud, Zug, Zurich, Nidwalden January 2 2028, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Epiphany | Switzerland - Graubünden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri January 6 2028, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Valentine's Day | Switzerland February 14 2028, Monday |
Observance |
| Republic Day | Switzerland - Neuchâtel March 1 2028, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Switzerland - Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug March 19 2028, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Switzerland March 20 2028, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Switzerland March 26 2028, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Switzerland - Glarus April 6 2028, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| 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 April 14 2028, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Switzerland April 16 2028, 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 April 17 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| May Day | Switzerland - Aargau, Basel-Land, Basel-Stadt, Fribourg, Jura, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, Thurgau, Ticino, Zurich May 1 2028, Monday |
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 25 2028, 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 June 4 2028, 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 June 5 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Corpus Christi | Switzerland - Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug June 15 2028, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| June Solstice | Switzerland June 20 2028, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Jura Independence Day | Switzerland - Jura June 23 2028, Friday |
Local holiday |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Switzerland - Ticino, Graubünden, Solothurn June 29 2028, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Swiss National Day | Switzerland August 1 2028, Tuesday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Switzerland - Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Graubünden, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug August 15 2028, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Jeune Genevois | Switzerland - Geneva September 7 2028, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Knabenschiessen | Switzerland - Zurich September 9 2028, Saturday |
Observance |
| Knabenschiessen | Switzerland - Zurich September 10 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Knabenschiessen | Switzerland - Zurich September 11 2028, 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 17 2028, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Federal Fast Monday | Switzerland - Vaud September 18 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Mauritius Day | Switzerland - Appenzell Innerrhoden, Solothurn September 22 2028, Friday |
Local holiday |
| September Equinox | Switzerland September 22 2028, Friday |
Seasonal |
| St. Nicholas of Flüe | Switzerland - Obwalden September 25 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Switzerland October 29 2028, 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 2028, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Immaculate Conception | Switzerland - Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug December 8 2028, Friday |
Local holiday |
| December Solstice | Switzerland December 21 2028, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Switzerland December 24 2028, Sunday |
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 2028, Monday |
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 2028, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| Restoration Day | Switzerland - Geneva December 31 2028, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| New Year's Eve | Switzerland December 31 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
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