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Canton du Valais Public Holidays 2026

Switzerland

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

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Longest breakMonday, December 7, 2026

Immaculée Conception

Sat, Dec 5 → Tue, Dec 8

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11 of the 13 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Nouvel An (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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    Saint-BertholdBank holiday

    Friday, January 2, 2026

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      Josefstag (Saint Joseph)

      Thursday, March 19, 2026

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      Pâques (Easter Sunday)

      Sunday, April 5, 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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      Pentecôte (Pentecost)

      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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        Bundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)

        Saturday, August 1, 2026

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        Assomption (Assumption)

        Saturday, August 15, 2026

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

        Sunday, September 20, 2026

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

        Monday, September 21, 2026

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          Toussaint (All Saints' Day)

          Sunday, November 1, 2026

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          Immaculée Conception (Immaculate Conception)

          Tuesday, December 8, 2026

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          Veille de Noël (Christmas Eve)

          Thursday, December 24, 2026

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          Noël (Christmas Day)

          Friday, December 25, 2026

        About Public Holidays in Canton du Valais

        Public holidays in Canton du Valais, 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 Valais, Switzerland 2026

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2026ThursdayNouvel An (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
        March 19, 2026ThursdayJosefstag (Saint Joseph)Public Holiday
        April 5, 2026SundayPâques (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
        May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
        May 24, 2026SundayPentecôte (Pentecost)Public Holiday
        May 25, 2026MondayLundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
        June 4, 2026Thursdayla Fête-Dieu (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
        August 1, 2026SaturdayBundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)Public Holiday
        August 15, 2026SaturdayAssomption (Assumption)Public Holiday
        September 20, 2026SundayJeûne fédéral (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Public Holiday
        November 1, 2026SundayToussaint (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
        December 8, 2026TuesdayImmaculée Conception (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
        December 25, 2026FridayNoël (Christmas Day)Public Holiday

        All Public Holidays in Canton du Valais, Switzerland 2027

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2027FridayNouvel An (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
        March 19, 2027FridayJosefstag (Saint Joseph)Public Holiday
        March 28, 2027SundayPâques (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
        May 6, 2027ThursdayAscension (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
        May 16, 2027SundayPentecôte (Pentecost)Public Holiday
        May 17, 2027MondayLundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
        May 27, 2027Thursdayla Fête-Dieu (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
        August 1, 2027SundayBundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day)Public Holiday
        August 15, 2027SundayAssomption (Assumption)Public Holiday
        September 19, 2027SundayJeûne fédéral (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Public Holiday
        November 1, 2027MondayToussaint (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
        December 8, 2027WednesdayImmaculée Conception (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
        December 25, 2027SaturdayNoël (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 Valais 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.

        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 Valais, Switzerland 2026

        These dates are marked in Canton du Valais, 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, 2026FridaySaint-BertholdBank Holiday
        April 2, 2026ThursdayJeudi saint (Maundy Thursday)Observance
        April 6, 2026MondayLundi de Pâques (Easter Monday)Optional
        May 10, 2026SundayFête des Mères (Mother's Day)Observance
        June 7, 2026SundayFête des pèresObservance
        September 21, 2026MondayLundi du Jeûne Fédéral (Monday after Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Bank Holiday
        December 26, 2026SaturdaySaint-Etienne (Boxing Day)Optional

        Frequently Asked Questions

        How many public holidays are there in Canton du Valais?

        Canton du Valais, Switzerland has 13 public holidays in 2026, the same as the global average.

        Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Canton du Valais in 2026?

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

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

        No — Canton du Valais, 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 Valais in 2026?

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

        The next public holiday in Canton du Valais, Switzerland is Immaculée Conception (Immaculate Conception) on December 8, 2026.

        Which holidays in Canton du Valais change date each year?

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

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