Public holidays in the canton of Geneva
In the canton of Geneva, 9 public holidays count as equal to Sundays: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Swiss National Day, Geneva Fast Day, Christmas Day, Restoration of the Republic. In 2027, 7 of them fall on a working day, plus 2 possible bridge days.
Public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 6 May 2027 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| 1 August 2027 | Sunday (weekend) | Swiss National Day |
| 9 September 2027 | Thursday | Geneva Fast Day |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday (weekend) | Christmas Day |
| 31 December 2027 | Friday | Restoration of the Republic |
Bridge days 2027: Friday, 7 May 2027 (next to Ascension Day); Friday, 10 September 2027 (next to Geneva Fast Day)
Public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| 1 August 2026 | Saturday (weekend) | Swiss National Day |
| 10 September 2026 | Thursday | Geneva Fast Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 31 December 2026 | Thursday | Restoration of the Republic |
Bridge days 2026: Friday, 2 January 2026 (next to New Year’s Day); Friday, 15 May 2026 (next to Ascension Day); Friday, 11 September 2026 (next to Geneva Fast Day); Friday, 1 January 2027 (next to Restoration of the Republic)
Listed are the holidays the canton treats as equal to Sundays (Art. 20a para. 1 Labour Act). Other days may be free by custom or contract. Except for 1 August, whether a holiday is paid is a matter of the employment contract (SECO).
Source: SECO, public holidays in Switzerland (Stand 12.12.2024) · SLI-2026-10-10.39
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Switzerland have?
1 August is the only federal public holiday. All others are set by the cantons; 4 days are holidays in all 26 cantons.
Are public holidays paid?
1 August is a paid holiday. For the other holidays, the employment contract or the collective agreement decides whether wages are paid (SECO).
What is a bridge day?
A working day between a public holiday and the weekend, for example the Friday after Ascension Day. Taking it off gives you a long weekend.
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