Long weekends in Switzerland, 2026.
Switzerland, 2026: 3 long weekends. 1 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 11 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 14 May to 17 May: 4 days off, take Fri 15 May as leave (Ascension Day)
Public holidays in Switzerland, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Neujahr) |
| Thursday 14 May | Ascension Day (Auffahrt) |
| Saturday 1 August | Swiss National Day (Bundesfeier) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Weihnachten) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Switzerland in 2026?
Switzerland has 1 long weekend in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Switzerland in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2026?
Switzerland has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 3 of them fall on a weekday.