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Public Holidays in Switzerland 2027
The stated calendar for Switzerland lists 9 holidays in 2027, with 7 falling on weekdays.
Some 2027 holiday dates in Switzerland are not confirmed yet, so the totals on this page may change. The calendar scope below lists what is included.
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Every date, and the day it falls on
This Swiss reference uses Geneva’s published cantonal calendar, not a nationwide list. Only 1 August is a federal holiday; other cantons have different dates. The 2027 published list places 1 August on Sunday, while the same source also describes conditional substitutions. Extra employer replacement dates are not assigned here, so the 2027 planning calendar is partial.
| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day | |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| Mon, Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Thu, May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | |
| Mon, May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | |
| Sun, Aug 1 | Sunday | Swiss National Day | Weekend |
| Thu, Sep 9 | Thursday | Geneva Fast | |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Weekend |
| Fri, Dec 31 | Friday | Restoration of the Republic |
How do these holidays affect a working calendar?
The 2027 dates shown here include 7 Monday-to-Friday holidays, 1 Saturday dates and 1 Sunday dates. A Monday-to-Friday calendar subtracts the included weekday dates once. Whether weekend holidays create a substitute day or reduce statutory hours depends on the country, region, employer and working schedule.
A listed national or federal holiday is not automatically a paid day off for every private employer. Check the scope statement above: it identifies the calendar being used and the local exceptions. Observed dates already included in the list must not be added a second time. Employer-specific substitutions and regional holidays need an additional check.
What should be checked before the schedule is finalized?
- Confirm the workplace’s country and region, plus any sector-specific holiday rules.
- Choose the actual working weekdays and check official substitute dates.
- Place approved leave and company closures in the schedule separately from public holidays.
- Keep the schedule and the record of hours actually worked as separate documents.
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For more information about working hours and annual leave in Switzerland, see the full working hours guide. For statutory limits, overtime, and record-keeping duties, see the working time rules.
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