Switzerland

New Year's Day

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Berchtold Day

Berchtold Day is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons.

Epiphany

Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.

Carnival Thursday

Carnival Thursday is a half day holiday in Switzerland

Valentine's Day

February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.

Neuchâtel Republic Day

Neuchâtel Republic Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland

Saint Joseph's Day

St. Joseph's Day is a public holiday in the predominantly Catholic regions of Switzerland.

March Equinox

March Equinox in Switzerland (Bern)

Daylight Saving Time starts

Daylight Saving Time starts in Switzerland

Näfels Procession

Näfels Procession is a common local holiday in Switzerland

Good Friday

Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

May Day (Half-Day)

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Mothers' Day

Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.

Ascension Day

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Pentecost

Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.

Pentecost Monday

Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is a public holiday in a number of Switzerland's cantons.

Fathers' Day

Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.

June Solstice

June Solstice in Switzerland (Bern)

Jura Independence Day

Jura Independence Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland

St. Peter and St. Paul

St. Peter and St. Paul is a observance in Switzerland

Swiss National Day

Switzerland's National Day falls on August 1.

Assumption of Mary

The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.

Genevese Fast

Genevese Fast is a common local holiday in Switzerland

Knabenschiessen

Knabenschiessen is a traditional shooting competition in Zurich, Switzerland.

Knabenschiessen

Knabenschiessen is a traditional shooting competition in Zurich, Switzerland.

Knabenschiessen

Knabenschiessen is a traditional shooting competition in Zurich, Switzerland.

Swiss Federal Fast

Swiss Federal Fast is a observance in Switzerland

Federal Fast Monday

Federal Fast Monday is a common local holiday in Switzerland

Mauritius Day

Mauritius Day is a common local holiday in Switzerland

September Equinox

September Equinox in Switzerland (Bern)

St. Nicholas of Flüe

St. Nicholas of Flüe is a common local holiday in Switzerland

Daylight Saving Time ends

Daylight Saving Time ends in Switzerland

All Saints' Day

All Saints is a public holiday in some areas of Switzerland.

Immaculate Conception

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.

December Solstice

December Solstice in Switzerland (Bern)

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

St. Stephen's Day

The Feast of Saint Stephen is a public holiday in large parts of Switzerland.

New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.

Restoration of the Republic

Restoration of the Republic is a common local holiday in Switzerland