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Kanton Luzern Public Holidays 2026

Switzerland

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

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Longest breakMonday, December 7, 2026

Immaculate Conception

Sat, Dec 5 → Tue, Dec 8

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    Neujahr (New Year's Day)

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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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        Auffahrt (Ascension Day)

        Thursday, May 14, 2026

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        Pfingstsonntag (Pentecost)

        Sunday, May 24, 2026

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        Fronleichnam (Corpus Christi)

        Thursday, June 4, 2026

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          Bundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)

          Saturday, August 1, 2026

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          Mariä Himmelfahrt (Assumption)

          Saturday, August 15, 2026

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          Eidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)

          Sunday, September 20, 2026

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            Allerheiligen (All Saints' Day)

            Sunday, November 1, 2026

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            Mariä Empfängnis (Immaculate Conception)

            Tuesday, December 8, 2026

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            Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day)

            Friday, December 25, 2026

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            Stephanstag (Boxing Day)

            Saturday, December 26, 2026

          About Public Holidays in Kanton Luzern

          Public holidays in Kanton Luzern, 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 Luzern, 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
          May 14, 2026ThursdayAuffahrt (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
          May 24, 2026SundayPfingstsonntag (Pentecost)Public Holiday
          June 4, 2026ThursdayFronleichnam (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
          August 1, 2026SaturdayBundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)Public Holiday
          August 15, 2026SaturdayMariä Himmelfahrt (Assumption)Public Holiday
          September 20, 2026SundayEidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Public Holiday
          November 1, 2026SundayAllerheiligen (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
          December 8, 2026TuesdayMariä Empfängnis (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
          December 25, 2026FridayWeihnachtstag (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
          December 26, 2026SaturdayStephanstag (Boxing Day)Public Holiday

          All Public Holidays in Kanton Luzern, 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
          May 6, 2027ThursdayAuffahrt (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
          May 16, 2027SundayPfingstsonntag (Pentecost)Public Holiday
          May 27, 2027ThursdayFronleichnam (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
          August 1, 2027SundayBundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)Public Holiday
          August 15, 2027SundayMariä Himmelfahrt (Assumption)Public Holiday
          September 19, 2027SundayEidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Public Holiday
          November 1, 2027MondayAllerheiligen (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
          December 8, 2027WednesdayMariä Empfängnis (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
          December 25, 2027SaturdayWeihnachtstag (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
          December 26, 2027SundayStephanstag (Boxing 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.

          Kanton Luzern 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.

          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.

          Fronleichnam (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.

          Allerheiligen (All Saints' Day) · November 1

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

          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.

          Other Observances in Kanton Luzern, Switzerland 2026

          These dates are marked in Kanton Luzern, 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
          March 19, 2026ThursdayJosefstag (Saint Joseph)Observance
          April 2, 2026ThursdayGründonnerstag (Maundy Thursday)Observance
          April 6, 2026MondayOstermontag (Easter Monday)Optional
          May 10, 2026SundayMuttertag (Mother's Day)Observance
          May 25, 2026MondayPfingstmontag (Whit Monday)Optional
          June 7, 2026SundayVätertagObservance

          Frequently Asked Questions

          How many public holidays are there in Kanton Luzern?

          Kanton Luzern, Switzerland has 13 public holidays in 2026, the same as the global average.

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

          4 public holidays fall on a weekend in Kanton Luzern, Switzerland in 2026: Swiss National Day (Saturday, August 1), Assumption (Saturday, August 15), All Saints' Day (Sunday, November 1), Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). Kanton Luzern, Switzerland gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

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

          No — Kanton Luzern, 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 Luzern in 2026?

          With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Kanton Luzern, Switzerland in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, December 25–January 3, by booking 4 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 Luzern?

          The next public holiday in Kanton Luzern, Switzerland is Mariä Empfängnis (Immaculate Conception) on December 8, 2026.

          Which holidays in Kanton Luzern change date each year?

          Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer, Corpus Christi do not fall on the same date every year in Kanton Luzern, Switzerland, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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