Here are all 4 nationwide public holidays in Switzerland for 2025, with dates, local names and the next one coming up. Use them to plan around bank closures, transport changes and long weekends.
Listing every holiday in the country. Choose a region to see only the dates that close down there.
All 2025 holidays
2025 calendar & bridge days
Every public holiday is marked below. If you work in this country, turn on bridge days: a single workday booked off next to a holiday turns it and the weekend into a long break.
4 holidays are observed nationwide; the rest are set by individual regions and are only a day off there. Pick a region above to see exactly which dates close down where you're headed.
Public holiday FAQ
Switzerland has 4 nationwide public holidays in 2025. Some regions add their own local holidays on top, so the total where you're travelling can be higher.
On nationwide public holidays most banks, post offices, government offices and many shops in Switzerland are closed. Supermarkets and attractions in tourist areas often keep limited hours — check ahead for the specific date.
National holidays are observed across all of Switzerland, while regional holidays apply only in certain states, provinces or cities. This page marks which holidays are regional and where they apply.
Fixed-date holidays fall on the same day each year, but moveable ones tied to Easter or the lunar calendar shift annually. Switch the year above to see the exact Switzerland dates for 2025 and nearby years.
We'll flag closures and long weekends that overlap your trip dates.