Canton de Neuchâtel Public Holidays 2027

Switzerland

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Canton de Neuchâtel for 2027. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Longest breakFriday, May 7, 2027

Ascension Day

Thu, May 6 → Sun, May 9

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days off in a row
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leave day booked
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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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January 20272 holidays
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    Nouvel An (New Year's Day)

    Friday, January 1, 2027

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    2 JanvierObservance

    Saturday, January 2, 2027

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      Instauration de la République

      Monday, March 1, 2027

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      Jeudi saint (Maundy Thursday)Observance

      Thursday, March 25, 2027

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      Vendredi saint (Good Friday)

      Friday, March 26, 2027

    • Sun
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      Pâques (Easter Sunday)

      Sunday, March 28, 2027

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      Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday)

      Monday, March 29, 2027

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        Fête du travail (Labour Day)

        Saturday, May 1, 2027

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        Ascension (Ascension Day)

        Thursday, May 6, 2027

      • Sun
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        Fête des Mères (Mother's Day)Observance

        Sunday, May 9, 2027

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        Pentecôte (Pentecost)

        Sunday, May 16, 2027

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        Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday)Observance

        Monday, May 17, 2027

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        la Fête-Dieu (Corpus Christi)

        Thursday, May 27, 2027

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        Fête des pèresObservance

        Sunday, June 6, 2027

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          Fête nationale

          Sunday, August 1, 2027

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          Jeûne fédéral (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)

          Sunday, September 19, 2027

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          Lundi du Jeûne Fédéral (Monday after Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Optional

          Monday, September 20, 2027

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              Noël (Christmas Day)

              Saturday, December 25, 2027

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              Saint-Etienne (Boxing Day)Observance

              Sunday, December 26, 2027

            About Public Holidays in Canton de Neuchâtel

            Public holidays in Canton de Neuchâtel, 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 de Neuchâtel, Switzerland 2027

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 1, 2027FridayNouvel An (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
            March 1, 2027MondayInstauration de la RépubliquePublic Holiday
            March 26, 2027FridayVendredi saint (Good Friday)Public Holiday
            March 28, 2027SundayPâques (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
            March 29, 2027MondayLundi de Pâques (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
            May 1, 2027SaturdayFête du travail (Labour Day)Public Holiday
            May 6, 2027ThursdayAscension (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
            May 16, 2027SundayPentecôte (Pentecost)Public Holiday
            May 27, 2027Thursdayla Fête-Dieu (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
            August 1, 2027SundayFête nationalePublic Holiday
            September 19, 2027SundayJeûne fédéral (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Public Holiday
            December 25, 2027SaturdayNoël (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

            All Public Holidays in Canton de Neuchâtel, Switzerland 2026

            DateDayHolidayType
            January 1, 2026ThursdayNouvel An (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
            March 1, 2026SundayInstauration de la RépubliquePublic Holiday
            April 3, 2026FridayVendredi saint (Good Friday)Public Holiday
            April 5, 2026SundayPâques (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
            April 6, 2026MondayLundi de Pâques (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
            May 1, 2026FridayFête du travail (Labour Day)Public Holiday
            May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
            May 24, 2026SundayPentecôte (Pentecost)Public Holiday
            June 4, 2026Thursdayla Fête-Dieu (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
            August 1, 2026SaturdayFête nationalePublic Holiday
            September 20, 2026SundayJeûne fédéral (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Public Holiday
            December 25, 2026FridayNoël (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

            Frequently Asked Questions

            How many public holidays are there in Canton de Neuchâtel?

            Canton de Neuchâtel, Switzerland has 12 public holidays in 2027, 1 fewer than the global average of 13.

            Which Canton de Neuchâtel public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

            5 public holidays fall on a weekend in Canton de Neuchâtel, Switzerland in 2027: Berchtoldstag (Saturday, January 2), Labour Day (Saturday, May 1), Bundesfeiertag (Sunday, August 1), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25), Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26). Canton de Neuchâtel, Switzerland grants no substitute day for these, so these are lost.

            Does Canton de Neuchâtel give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

            No — Canton de Neuchâtel, Switzerland does not grant a substitute working day when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

            What is the longest break possible in Canton de Neuchâtel in 2027?

            With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Canton de Neuchâtel, Switzerland in 2027 is 10 consecutive days off, March 20–March 29, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, May 6–May 9.

            When is the next public holiday in Canton de Neuchâtel?

            The next public holiday in Canton de Neuchâtel, Switzerland is Noël (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

            Which holidays in Canton de Neuchâtel change date each year?

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

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