Switzerland Public Holidays 2027 — Full List with Dates

Switzerland's 2027 public holiday calendar sees Swiss National Day (1 August) fall on a Sunday for the second consecutive year — no compensatory weekday. The only nationally guaranteed holiday provides no weekday benefit in either 2026 or 2027, making Ascension Day (6 May, Thursday) the most universally applicable bridge day opportunity of the year.

Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027 — among the earliest dates possible. Good Friday (26 March) and Easter Monday (29 March) are observed in most cantons. With Ascension Day on 6 May and Whit Monday on 17 May, the spring public holiday cluster finishes early — by mid-May rather than early June.

For Catholic cantons, Corpus Christi (27 May, Thursday) follows quickly after Whit Monday, creating a dense cluster of Thursday public holidays in May. All Saints' Day (1 November) falls on a Monday in 2027 — an automatic three-day weekend and one of the year's best placements. Christmas (25 December) and St Stephen's Day (26 December) fall on Saturday and Sunday — both absorbed into the weekend.

Nationwide Holidays 2027

5 holidays

🇨🇭 Public Holidays for all of Switzerland

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Type
1 Jan 2027	Fri	New Year's Day	Nationwide
29 Mar 2027	Mon	Easter Monday	Nationwide
6 May 2027	Thu	Ascension Day	Nationwide
1 Aug 2027	Sun	Swiss National Day	Nationwide
25 Dec 2027	Sat	Christmas Day	Nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Swiss National Day create a long weekend in 2027?

No — Swiss National Day (1 August) falls on a Sunday in 2027, the second consecutive year it falls on a weekend. Switzerland has no substitute day system, so no compensatory weekday is granted. This is an unusually poor run for the country's only national holiday.

When is Easter in Switzerland in 2027?

Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027 — one of the earliest possible dates. Good Friday is 26 March and Easter Monday 29 March. This places spring school holidays in the last week of March, unusually early for a spring break.

Is All Saints' Day (1 November) favourable in 2027?

Yes — All Saints' Day falls on a Monday in 2027, giving Catholic cantons an automatic three-day weekend. This is the standout public holiday placement of the autumn in 2027, particularly given that National Day falls on a Sunday.

Does Christmas create a long weekend in Switzerland in 2027?

No — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Saturday and Boxing Day / St Stephen's Day (26 December) on a Sunday in 2027. Both are absorbed into the weekend with no substitute days. One of the least favourable Christmas placements in the 2024–2031 range.

What is the best bridge day opportunity in Switzerland in 2027?

Ascension Day (6 May, Thursday) is the strongest nationwide opportunity — taking Friday 7 May creates a four-day weekend. For Catholic cantons, Corpus Christi (27 May, Thursday) offers a second consecutive bridge day opportunity just three weeks later.