Public and Bank Holidays in Switzerland 2025
Switzerland, with its stunning Alpine landscapes and rich cultural traditions, boasts a calendar of public holidays that offer opportunities for celebration and exploration. These holidays reflect the country’s federal structure, with some specific to certain cantons, making each celebration uniquely Swiss.
Public Holidays in Switzerland 2025
- January 1st – New Year’s Day (Neujahr): Welcome the new year with fireworks over serene lakes and snowy mountains.
- January 2nd – Berchtold’s Day (Berchtoldstag): A uniquely Swiss holiday observed in some cantons.
- March 28th – Good Friday (Karfreitag): A solemn Christian holy day.
- March 31st – Easter Monday (Ostermontag): Gather with family for Easter feasts and traditions.
- May 1st – Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit): Celebrate workers’ rights with peaceful marches.
- May 8th – Ascension Day (Auffahrt): Reflect on Jesus’ ascension in serene settings.
- May 19th – Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag): Celebrate the end of Easter with gatherings.
- August 1st – Swiss National Day (Schweizer Nationalfeiertag): Switzerland’s most important holiday, marked with fireworks and traditional festivities.
- December 25th – Christmas Day (Weihnachten): Celebrate the holiday season with family and cozy gatherings.
- December 26th – St. Stephen’s Day (Stephanstag): Relax and reflect after Christmas celebrations.
From vibrant national celebrations to local traditions, Switzerland’s public holidays reflect its cultural richness and unity in diversity.
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