Holidays in Switzerland in 2025
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Switzerland in 2025. 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 2025, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Berchtold Day | Switzerland - Aargau, Bern, Fribourg, Glarus, Jura, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Obwalden, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, Thurgau, Vaud, Zug, Zurich, Nidwalden January 2 2025, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Epiphany | Switzerland - Graubünden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri January 6 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Valentine's Day | Switzerland February 14 2025, Friday |
Observance |
| Republic Day | Switzerland - Neuchâtel March 1 2025, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Switzerland - Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug March 19 2025, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Switzerland March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Switzerland March 30 2025, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Switzerland - Glarus April 3 2025, 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 18 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Switzerland April 20 2025, 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 21 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Sechseläuten | Switzerland - Zurich April 28 2025, Monday |
Observance |
| May Day | Switzerland - Aargau, Basel-Land, Basel-Stadt, Fribourg, Jura, Schaffhausen, Solothurn, Thurgau, Ticino, Zurich May 1 2025, Thursday |
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 29 2025, 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 8 2025, 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 9 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Corpus Christi | Switzerland - Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug June 19 2025, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| June Solstice | Switzerland June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Jura Independence Day | Switzerland - Jura June 23 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Switzerland - Ticino, Graubünden, Solothurn June 29 2025, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Swiss National Day | Switzerland August 1 2025, Friday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Switzerland - Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Graubünden, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug August 15 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Jeune Genevois | Switzerland - Geneva September 11 2025, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Knabenschiessen | Switzerland - Zurich September 13 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
| Knabenschiessen | Switzerland - Zurich September 14 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Knabenschiessen | Switzerland - Zurich September 15 2025, 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 21 2025, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| Mauritius Day | Switzerland - Appenzell Innerrhoden, Solothurn September 22 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Federal Fast Monday | Switzerland - Vaud September 22 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| September Equinox | Switzerland September 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
| St. Nicholas of Flüe | Switzerland - Obwalden September 25 2025, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Switzerland October 26 2025, 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 2025, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Immaculate Conception | Switzerland - Aargau, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Graubünden, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Zug December 8 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| December Solstice | Switzerland December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Switzerland December 24 2025, Wednesday |
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 2025, Thursday |
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 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| New Year's Eve | Switzerland December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Restoration Day | Switzerland - Geneva December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
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