Switzerland's 2025 public holiday calendar is highlighted by Swiss National Day (1 August) falling on a Friday — giving every Swiss resident an automatic three-day long weekend. This is the simplest and most universally appreciated placement for the country's one guaranteed national holiday.
Easter Sunday is 20 April 2025, with Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April) observed in most cantons. Ascension Day on 29 May (Thursday) creates the familiar bridge day opportunity on Friday 30 May. Whit Monday follows on 9 June.
For Catholic cantons, the summer and autumn are punctuated by Corpus Christi (19 June, Thursday — bridge day Friday 20 June), Assumption of Mary (15 August, Friday — an automatic three-day weekend the week after National Day), and All Saints' Day (1 November, Saturday — unfortunately absorbed into the weekend). The Immaculate Conception (8 December) falls on a Monday in cantons that observe it — an automatic long weekend.
Nationwide Holidays 2025
5 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Switzerland
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 29 May 2025 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Fri | Swiss National Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Aargau — Additional Holidays
10 regional
Aargau — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2025 | Thu | Berchtold's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Appenzell Innerrhoden — Additional Holidays
10 regional
Appenzell Innerrhoden — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2025 | Mon | Epiphany | Regional |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Wed | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Appenzell Ausserrhoden — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Appenzell Ausserrhoden — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2025 | Thu | Berchtold's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Bern — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Bern — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2025 | Thu | Berchtold's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Basel-Landschaft — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Basel-Landschaft — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Basel-Stadt — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Basel-Stadt — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Fribourg — Additional Holidays
9 regional
Fribourg — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Geneva — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Geneva — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Thu | Geneva Fast | Regional |
Glarus — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Glarus — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 3 Apr 2025 | Thu | Näfels Battle Commemoration | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Graubünden — Additional Holidays
11 regional
Graubünden — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2025 | Mon | Epiphany | Regional |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Wed | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 29 Jun 2025 | Sun | St. Peter and Paul | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Jura — Additional Holidays
8 regional
Jura — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2025 | Thu | Berchtold's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Lucerne — Additional Holidays
9 regional
Lucerne — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | Wed | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 29 Jun 2025 | Sun | St. Peter and Paul | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Neuchâtel — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Neuchâtel — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Nidwalden — Additional Holidays
9 regional
Nidwalden — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | Wed | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Obwalden — Additional Holidays
8 regional
Obwalden — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
St. Gallen — Additional Holidays
5 regional
St. Gallen — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Schaffhausen — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Schaffhausen — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2025 | Thu | Berchtold's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Solothurn — Additional Holidays
9 regional
Solothurn — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | Wed | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Schwyz — Additional Holidays
10 regional
Schwyz — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2025 | Mon | Epiphany | Regional |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Wed | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Thurgau — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Thurgau — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2025 | Thu | Berchtold's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Ticino — Additional Holidays
9 regional
Ticino — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2025 | Mon | Epiphany | Regional |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Wed | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 29 Jun 2025 | Sun | St. Peter and Paul | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Uri — Additional Holidays
10 regional
Uri — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2025 | Mon | Epiphany | Regional |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Wed | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Vaud — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Vaud — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2025 | Thu | Berchtold's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Valais — Additional Holidays
9 regional
Valais — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | Wed | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Zug — Additional Holidays
9 regional
Zug — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | Wed | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Regional |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Regional |
| 21 Sept 2025 | Sun | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Regional |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Regional |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Zurich — Additional Holidays
6 regional
Zurich — Regional Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Regional |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Mon | Sechseläuten | Regional |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Labour Day | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Regional |
| 15 Sept 2025 | Mon | Knabenschiessen | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Swiss National Day in 2025 and does it create a long weekend?
Swiss National Day (1 August) falls on a Friday in 2025 — automatically creating a three-day weekend from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 August. This is one of the better National Day placements of the decade for Swiss workers.
When is Easter in Switzerland in 2025?
Easter Sunday is 20 April 2025. Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April) are observed in most cantons. Ascension Day (29 May) and Whit Monday (9 June) complete the spring public holiday sequence.
Is the Assumption of Mary (15 August) favourable in 2025?
Yes — 15 August falls on a Friday in 2025, giving Catholic cantons an automatic three-day weekend. Coming just two weeks after National Day (1 August, Friday), August 2025 offers two automatic long weekends for cantons that observe both holidays.
Is the Immaculate Conception (8 December) good in 2025?
8 December falls on a Monday in 2025 — an automatic three-day weekend for cantons that observe this holiday (primarily Catholic cantons). A well-placed December break before the Christmas season.
Which Swiss cantons observe the most holidays in 2025?
Catholic cantons — particularly Lucerne, Uri, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, and Schwyz — observe the most holidays, with up to 15 per year. They observe all the Catholic feasts (Corpus Christi, Assumption, All Saints', Immaculate Conception) plus cantonal patron days that Protestant cantons do not recognise.