2025 Public Holidays & Working Days in Switzerland
Complete 2025 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Switzerland.
Switzerland has 242 working days and 23 public holidays in 2025, with a Saturday – Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
⚠️ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1–2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
2025 Monthly Calendar
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Switzerland Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2025-01-01 | Wed | Neujahr New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-01-02 | Thu | Berchtoldstag St. Berchtold's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-01-06 | Mon | Heilige Drei Könige Epiphany | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-03-01 | Sat | Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik Republic Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-03-19 | Wed | Josefstag Saint Joseph's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-04-04 | Fri | Näfelser Fahrt Näfels procession | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-04-18 | Fri | Karfreitag Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-04-21 | Mon | Ostermontag Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-05-01 | Thu | Tag der Arbeit Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-05-29 | Thu | Auffahrt Ascension Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-06-09 | Mon | Pfingstmontag Whit Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-06-19 | Thu | Fronleichnam Corpus Christi | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-06-29 | Sun | Peter und Paul Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Observance | Normal operations | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-08-01 | Fri | Bundesfeier Swiss National Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-08-15 | Fri | Maria Himmelfahrt Assumption of the Virgin Mary | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-09-11 | Thu | Jeûne genevois Geneva Prayday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-09-21 | Sun | Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Observance | Normal operations | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-09-22 | Mon | Bettagsmontag Federal Fast Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-11-01 | Sat | Allerheiligen All Saints' Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-12-08 | Mon | Mariä Empfängnis Immaculate Conception | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-12-25 | Thu | Weihnachten Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-12-26 | Fri | Stephanstag St. Stephen's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2025-12-31 | Wed | Restauration de la République Restoration Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Switzerland in 2025?
In 2025, Switzerland has 242 working days, 100 weekend days, and 23 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Switzerland?
The official weekend in Switzerland is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2025?
Switzerland has 23 public holidays in 2025. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Switzerland?
Banks in Switzerland are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2025. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.