New Year's Day
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Wednesday |
Jan. 1, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Neujahrstag
Marking the start of the new calendar year.
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Berchtolds Day
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Thursday |
Jan. 2, 2025 |
Regional
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Jura, Luzern, Berne, Thurgau, Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Zürich, Obwalden, Fribourg, Vaud, Schaffhausen, Aargau, Glarus
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Local name: Berchtoldstag
Observed in some parts of Switzerland after New Year’s Day, possibly rooted in medieval traditions.
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Republic Day
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Saturday |
March 1, 2025 |
Regional
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Neuchâtel
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Local name: Tag der Republik
Celebrating the founding or significant historical event of a canton’s republic status.
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Good Friday
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Friday |
April 18, 2025 |
Regional
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Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Jura, Luzern, Berne, Thurgau, Basel-Landschaft, Neuchâtel, Graubünden, Solothurn, Zürich, Basel-Stadt, Nidwalden, Uri, Obwalden, Fribourg, Vaud, Genève, Sankt Gallen, Schaffhausen, Aargau, Glarus, Zug, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Schwyz
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Local name: Karfreitag
A Christian commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Easter Monday
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Monday |
April 21, 2025 |
Regional
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Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Jura, Luzern, Berne, Thurgau, Basel-Landschaft, Neuchâtel, Ticino, Graubünden, Solothurn, Zürich, Basel-Stadt, Nidwalden, Uri, Obwalden, Fribourg, Vaud, Genève, Sankt Gallen, Valais, Schaffhausen, Aargau, Glarus, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Schwyz
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Local name: Ostermontag
Observed after Easter Sunday, extending the Easter celebrations.
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May Day
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Thursday |
May 1, 2025 |
Regional
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Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Jura, Thurgau, Basel-Landschaft, Neuchâtel, Ticino, Solothurn, Zürich, Basel-Stadt, Fribourg, Schaffhausen
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Local name: Tag der Arbeit
Recognizing the contributions and achievements of workers, observed on May 1.
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Ascension Day
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Thursday |
May 29, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Auffahrt
Commemorating the Christian belief of Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven.
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Whit Monday
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Monday |
June 9, 2025 |
Regional
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Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Jura, Luzern, Berne, Thurgau, Basel-Landschaft, Neuchâtel, Ticino, Graubünden, Solothurn, Zürich, Basel-Stadt, Nidwalden, Uri, Obwalden, Fribourg, Vaud, Genève, Sankt Gallen, Valais, Schaffhausen, Aargau, Glarus, Zug, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Schwyz
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Local name: Pfingstmontag
Observed after Pentecost Sunday, celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit.
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National Day
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Friday |
Aug. 1, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Schweizer Bundesfeiertag
Celebrating the founding of the Swiss Confederation, observed on August 1.
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Bettagsmontag
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Monday |
Sept. 22, 2025 |
Regional
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Vaud, Berne, Neuchâtel
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The Monday following the Swiss Federal Fast Day, observed in some regions.
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Christmas Day
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Thursday |
Dec. 25, 2025 |
National
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All
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Local name: Weihnachtstag
A Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
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