View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Canton du Jura for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.
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Ascension Day
Thu, May 14 → Sun, May 17
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Nouvel An (New Year's Day)
Thursday, January 1, 2026
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Friday, April 3, 2026
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Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday)
Monday, April 6, 2026
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Fête du travail (Labour Day)
Friday, May 1, 2026
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Ascension (Ascension Day)
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday)
Monday, May 25, 2026
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la Fête-Dieu (Corpus Christi)
Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Plébiscite jurassien (Jura Plebiscite)
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Saturday, August 1, 2026
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Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Noël (Christmas Day)
Friday, December 25, 2026
About Public Holidays in Canton du Jura
Public holidays in Canton du Jura, 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 Canton du Jura, Switzerland 2026
Date
Day
Holiday
Type
January 1, 2026
Thursday
Nouvel An (New Year's Day)
Public Holiday
January 2, 2026
Friday
2 Janvier
Public Holiday
April 3, 2026
Friday
Vendredi saint (Good Friday)
Public Holiday
April 5, 2026
Sunday
Pâques (Easter Sunday)
Public Holiday
April 6, 2026
Monday
Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday)
Public Holiday
May 1, 2026
Friday
Fête du travail (Labour Day)
Public Holiday
May 14, 2026
Thursday
Ascension (Ascension Day)
Public Holiday
May 24, 2026
Sunday
Pentecôte (Pentecost)
Public Holiday
May 25, 2026
Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday)
Public Holiday
June 4, 2026
Thursday
la Fête-Dieu (Corpus Christi)
Public Holiday
June 23, 2026
Tuesday
Plébiscite jurassien (Jura Plebiscite)
Public Holiday
August 1, 2026
Saturday
Bundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)
Public Holiday
August 15, 2026
Saturday
Assomption (Assumption)
Public Holiday
September 20, 2026
Sunday
Jeûne fédéral (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)
Public Holiday
November 1, 2026
Sunday
Toussaint (All Saints' Day)
Public Holiday
December 25, 2026
Friday
Noël (Christmas Day)
Public Holiday
All Public Holidays in Canton du Jura, Switzerland 2027
Date
Day
Holiday
Type
January 1, 2027
Friday
Nouvel An (New Year's Day)
Public Holiday
January 2, 2027
Saturday
2 Janvier
Public Holiday
March 26, 2027
Friday
Vendredi saint (Good Friday)
Public Holiday
March 28, 2027
Sunday
Pâques (Easter Sunday)
Public Holiday
March 29, 2027
Monday
Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday)
Public Holiday
May 1, 2027
Saturday
Fête du travail (Labour Day)
Public Holiday
May 6, 2027
Thursday
Ascension (Ascension Day)
Public Holiday
May 16, 2027
Sunday
Pentecôte (Pentecost)
Public Holiday
May 17, 2027
Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday)
Public Holiday
May 27, 2027
Thursday
la Fête-Dieu (Corpus Christi)
Public Holiday
June 23, 2027
Wednesday
Plébiscite jurassien (Jura Plebiscite)
Public Holiday
August 1, 2027
Sunday
Bundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)
Public Holiday
August 15, 2027
Sunday
Assomption (Assumption)
Public Holiday
September 19, 2027
Sunday
Jeûne fédéral (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)
Public Holiday
November 1, 2027
Monday
Toussaint (All Saints' Day)
Public Holiday
December 25, 2027
Saturday
Noël (Christmas Day)
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.
Canton du Jura Holidays Explained
Nouvel An (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.
Vendredi saint (Good Friday) · April 3
The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.
Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) · April 6
The day after Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.
Fête du travail (Labour Day) · May 1
A day honoring workers and the labor movement.
Ascension (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.
Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday) · May 25
The day after Pentecost, 50 days after Easter, which marks the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.
la Fête-Dieu (Corpus Christi) · June 4
A Catholic feast honoring the Eucharist, held on the Thursday 60 days after Easter.
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.
Toussaint (All Saints' Day) · November 1
A Christian feast on November 1 honoring all saints, often marked by visiting and decorating family graves.
Noël (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.
Other Observances in Canton du Jura, Switzerland 2026
These dates are marked in Canton du Jura, Switzerland but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.
Date
Day
Holiday
Type
April 2, 2026
Thursday
Jeudi saint (Maundy Thursday)
Observance
May 10, 2026
Sunday
Fête des Mères (Mother's Day)
Observance
June 7, 2026
Sunday
Fête des pères
Observance
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays are there in Canton du Jura?
Canton du Jura, Switzerland has 16 public holidays in 2026, 3 more than the global average of 13.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Canton du Jura in 2026?
3 public holidays fall on a weekend in Canton du Jura, Switzerland in 2026: Swiss National Day (Saturday, August 1), Assumption (Saturday, August 15), All Saints' Day (Sunday, November 1). Canton du Jura, Switzerland gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.
Does Canton du Jura give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?
No — Canton du Jura, 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 Canton du Jura in 2026?
With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Canton du Jura, Switzerland in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, March 28–April 6, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, May 14–May 17.
When is the next public holiday in Canton du Jura?
The next public holiday in Canton du Jura, Switzerland is Noël (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.
Which holidays in Canton du Jura change date each year?
Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Whit Monday, Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer, Corpus Christi do not fall on the same date every year in Canton du Jura, Switzerland, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.