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Canton Ticino Public Holidays 2026

Switzerland

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Canton Ticino 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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Other dates worth booking

15 of the 18 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Capodanno (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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    BerchtoldstagBank holiday

    Friday, January 2, 2026

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    Epifania (Epiphany)

    Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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      San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph)

      Thursday, March 19, 2026

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      Domenica di Pasqua (Easter Sunday)

      Sunday, April 5, 2026

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      Lunedì dell’Angelo (Easter Monday)

      Monday, April 6, 2026

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      Festa del Lavoro (Labour Day)

      Friday, May 1, 2026

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      Ascensione (Ascension Day)

      Thursday, May 14, 2026

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      Pentecoste (Pentecost)

      Sunday, May 24, 2026

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      Lunedì di Pentecoste (Whit Monday)

      Monday, May 25, 2026

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      Corpus Domini (Corpus Christi)

      Thursday, June 4, 2026

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      Santi Pietro e Paolo (Saints Peter and Paul)

      Monday, June 29, 2026

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        Bundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)

        Saturday, August 1, 2026

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        Assunzione (Assumption)

        Saturday, August 15, 2026

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        Digiuno federale (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)

        Sunday, September 20, 2026

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          Ognissanti (All Saints' Day)

          Sunday, November 1, 2026

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          Immacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception)

          Tuesday, December 8, 2026

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          Natale (Christmas Day)

          Friday, December 25, 2026

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          Santo Stefano (Boxing Day)

          Saturday, December 26, 2026

        About Public Holidays in Canton Ticino

        Public holidays in Canton Ticino, 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 Ticino, Switzerland 2026

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2026ThursdayCapodanno (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
        January 6, 2026TuesdayEpifania (Epiphany)Public Holiday
        March 19, 2026ThursdaySan Giuseppe (Saint Joseph)Public Holiday
        April 5, 2026SundayDomenica di Pasqua (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
        April 6, 2026MondayLunedì dell’Angelo (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
        May 1, 2026FridayFesta del Lavoro (Labour Day)Public Holiday
        May 14, 2026ThursdayAscensione (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
        May 24, 2026SundayPentecoste (Pentecost)Public Holiday
        May 25, 2026MondayLunedì di Pentecoste (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
        June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Domini (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
        June 29, 2026MondaySanti Pietro e Paolo (Saints Peter and Paul)Public Holiday
        August 1, 2026SaturdayBundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)Public Holiday
        August 15, 2026SaturdayAssunzione (Assumption)Public Holiday
        September 20, 2026SundayDigiuno federale (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Public Holiday
        November 1, 2026SundayOgnissanti (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
        December 8, 2026TuesdayImmacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
        December 25, 2026FridayNatale (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
        December 26, 2026SaturdaySanto Stefano (Boxing Day)Public Holiday

        All Public Holidays in Canton Ticino, Switzerland 2027

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2027FridayCapodanno (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
        January 6, 2027WednesdayEpifania (Epiphany)Public Holiday
        March 19, 2027FridaySan Giuseppe (Saint Joseph)Public Holiday
        March 28, 2027SundayDomenica di Pasqua (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
        March 29, 2027MondayLunedì dell’Angelo (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
        May 1, 2027SaturdayFesta del Lavoro (Labour Day)Public Holiday
        May 6, 2027ThursdayAscensione (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
        May 16, 2027SundayPentecoste (Pentecost)Public Holiday
        May 17, 2027MondayLunedì di Pentecoste (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
        May 27, 2027ThursdayCorpus Domini (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
        June 29, 2027TuesdaySanti Pietro e Paolo (Saints Peter and Paul)Public Holiday
        August 1, 2027SundayBundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)Public Holiday
        August 15, 2027SundayAssunzione (Assumption)Public Holiday
        September 19, 2027SundayDigiuno federale (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Public Holiday
        November 1, 2027MondayOgnissanti (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
        December 8, 2027WednesdayImmacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
        December 25, 2027SaturdayNatale (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
        December 26, 2027SundaySanto Stefano (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.

        Canton Ticino Holidays Explained

        Capodanno (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.

        Epifania (Epiphany) · January 6

        Celebrated on January 6, marking the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.

        Lunedì dell’Angelo (Easter Monday) · April 6

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

        Festa del Lavoro (Labour Day) · May 1

        A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

        Ascensione (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.

        Lunedì di Pentecoste (Whit Monday) · May 25

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

        Corpus Domini (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.

        Ognissanti (All Saints' Day) · November 1

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

        Natale (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.

        Santo Stefano (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 Canton Ticino, Switzerland 2026

        These dates are marked in Canton Ticino, 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, 2026FridayBerchtoldstagBank Holiday
        April 2, 2026ThursdayGiovedì santo (Maundy Thursday)Observance
        May 10, 2026SundayFesta della mamma (Mother's Day)Observance

        Frequently Asked Questions

        How many public holidays are there in Canton Ticino?

        Canton Ticino, Switzerland has 18 public holidays in 2026, 5 more than the global average of 13.

        Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Canton Ticino in 2026?

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

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

        No — Canton Ticino, 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 Ticino in 2026?

        With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Canton Ticino, 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 Canton Ticino?

        The next public holiday in Canton Ticino, Switzerland is Immacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception) on December 8, 2026.

        Which holidays in Canton Ticino change date each year?

        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 Ticino, Switzerland, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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