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Kanton Glarus Public Holidays 2026

Switzerland

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Kanton Glarus for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Best break this yearFriday, January 2, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 → Sun, Jan 4

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turns into 4 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

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    Neujahr (New Year's Day)

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        Näfelser Fahrt

        Thursday, April 2, 2026

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        Karfreitag (Good Friday)

        Friday, April 3, 2026

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        Ostersonntag (Easter Sunday)

        Sunday, April 5, 2026

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        Ostermontag (Easter Monday)

        Monday, April 6, 2026

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        Auffahrt (Ascension Day)

        Thursday, May 14, 2026

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        Pfingstsonntag (Pentecost)

        Sunday, May 24, 2026

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        Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday)

        Monday, May 25, 2026

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            Bundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)

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                Allerheiligen (All Saints' Day)

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                Heiliger Abend (Christmas Eve)

                Thursday, December 24, 2026

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                Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day)

                Friday, December 25, 2026

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                Stephanstag (Boxing Day)

                Saturday, December 26, 2026

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                Silvester (New Year's Eve)

                Thursday, December 31, 2026

              About Public Holidays in Kanton Glarus

              Public holidays in Kanton Glarus, Switzerland are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

              This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

              All Public Holidays in Kanton Glarus, Switzerland 2026

              DateDayHolidayType
              January 1, 2026ThursdayNeujahr (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
              April 3, 2026FridayKarfreitag (Good Friday)Public Holiday
              April 5, 2026SundayOstersonntag (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
              April 6, 2026MondayOstermontag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
              April 9, 2026ThursdayNäfelser FahrtPublic Holiday
              May 14, 2026ThursdayAuffahrt (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
              May 24, 2026SundayPfingstsonntag (Pentecost)Public Holiday
              May 25, 2026MondayPfingstmontag (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
              August 1, 2026SaturdayBundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)Public Holiday
              November 1, 2026SundayAllerheiligen (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
              December 24, 2026ThursdayHeiliger Abend (Christmas Eve)Public Holiday
              December 25, 2026FridayWeihnachtstag (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
              December 26, 2026SaturdayStephanstag (Boxing Day)Public Holiday
              December 31, 2026ThursdaySilvester (New Year's Eve)Public Holiday

              All Public Holidays in Kanton Glarus, Switzerland 2027

              DateDayHolidayType
              January 1, 2027FridayNeujahr (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
              March 26, 2027FridayKarfreitag (Good Friday)Public Holiday
              March 28, 2027SundayOstersonntag (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
              March 29, 2027MondayOstermontag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
              April 8, 2027ThursdayNäfelser FahrtPublic Holiday
              May 6, 2027ThursdayAuffahrt (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
              May 16, 2027SundayPfingstsonntag (Pentecost)Public Holiday
              May 17, 2027MondayPfingstmontag (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
              August 1, 2027SundayBundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)Public Holiday
              November 1, 2027MondayAllerheiligen (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
              December 24, 2027FridayHeiliger Abend (Christmas Eve)Public Holiday
              December 25, 2027SaturdayWeihnachtstag (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
              December 26, 2027SundayStephanstag (Boxing Day)Public Holiday
              December 31, 2027FridaySilvester (New Year's Eve)Public Holiday

              Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

              Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

              Kanton Glarus Holidays Explained

              Neujahr (New Year's Day) · January 1

              Neujahrstag (Nouvel an, Capodanno) is a public holiday in all 26 cantons. In six cantons, including Bern and Vaud, January 2 (Berchtold's Day) is a holiday too.

              Karfreitag (Good Friday) · April 3

              The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

              Ostermontag (Easter Monday) · April 6

              The day after Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

              Auffahrt (Ascension Day) · May 14

              Ascension, called Auffahrt in German-speaking Switzerland, is one of only three holidays observed in every canton. It always falls on a Thursday, 39 days after Easter Sunday.

              Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday) · May 25

              The day after Pentecost, 50 days after Easter, which marks the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.

              Bundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day) · August 1

              August 1 commemorates the Federal Charter of 1291 and is Switzerland's only federal holiday, a paid day off nationwide since a 1993 popular vote. It is celebrated with bonfires, fireworks, lantern processions and speeches by politicians across the country.

              Allerheiligen (All Saints' Day) · November 1

              A Christian feast on November 1 honoring all saints, often marked by visiting and decorating family graves.

              Heiliger Abend (Christmas Eve) · December 24

              The evening before Christmas, when many families hold their main Christmas meal or attend midnight Mass.

              Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day) · December 25

              Weihnachtstag (Noël, Natale) is a public holiday in every canton. December 26, St. Stephen's Day, is also a day off in most cantons, but not in Geneva, Vaud, Jura, Valais or much of central Switzerland.

              Stephanstag (Boxing Day) · December 26

              The day after Christmas. Its name is usually traced to the old custom of giving "Christmas boxes" to staff and tradespeople; today it is known for sports fixtures and sales.

              Silvester (New Year's Eve) · December 31

              The last day of the year, ending with celebrations and fireworks at midnight.

              Other Observances in Kanton Glarus, Switzerland 2026

              These dates are marked in Kanton Glarus, Switzerland but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

              DateDayHolidayType
              January 2, 2026FridayBerchtoldstagOptional
              April 2, 2026ThursdayGründonnerstag (Maundy Thursday)Observance
              May 10, 2026SundayMuttertag (Mother's Day)Observance
              June 7, 2026SundayVätertagObservance

              Frequently Asked Questions

              How many public holidays are there in Kanton Glarus?

              Kanton Glarus, Switzerland has 14 public holidays in 2026, 1 more than the global average of 13.

              Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Kanton Glarus in 2026?

              3 public holidays fall on a weekend in Kanton Glarus, Switzerland in 2026: Swiss National Day (Saturday, August 1), All Saints' Day (Sunday, November 1), Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). Kanton Glarus, Switzerland gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

              Does Kanton Glarus give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

              No — Kanton Glarus, Switzerland does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

              What is the longest break possible in Kanton Glarus in 2026?

              With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Kanton Glarus, Switzerland in 2026 is 11 consecutive days off, December 24–January 3, by booking 3 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

              When is the next public holiday in Kanton Glarus?

              The next public holiday in Kanton Glarus, Switzerland is Heiliger Abend (Christmas Eve) on December 24, 2026.

              Which holidays in Kanton Glarus change date each year?

              Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Whit Monday, Näfelser Fahrt do not fall on the same date every year in Kanton Glarus, Switzerland, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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