Switzerland public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 9
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 3
Switzerland public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 1 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 9 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 20 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| August 1 | Thursday | Bundesfeiertag |
| September 15 | Sunday | Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Thursday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- March 29 – April 14 days off
- May 9 – May 124 days off · if you take Friday May 10 off
- May 18 – May 203 days off
- August 1 – August 44 days off · if you take Friday August 2 off
- December 25 – December 295 days off · if you take Friday December 27 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 28 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| March 31 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 12 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| May 19 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| June 2 | Sunday | Vätertag |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2024?
Switzerland has 9 public holidays in 2024; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Switzerland has 3 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.