Kanton Zürich Public Holidays 2027

Switzerland

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

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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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    Neujahr (New Year's Day)

    Friday, January 1, 2027

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    BerchtoldstagOptional

    Saturday, January 2, 2027

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      Gründonnerstag (Maundy Thursday)Observance

      Thursday, March 25, 2027

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      Karfreitag (Good Friday)

      Friday, March 26, 2027

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      Ostersonntag (Easter Sunday)

      Sunday, March 28, 2027

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      Ostermontag (Easter Monday)

      Monday, March 29, 2027

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        Tag der Arbeit (Labour Day)

        Saturday, May 1, 2027

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        Auffahrt (Ascension Day)

        Thursday, May 6, 2027

      • Sun
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        Muttertag (Mother's Day)Observance

        Sunday, May 9, 2027

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        Pfingstsonntag (Pentecost)

        Sunday, May 16, 2027

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        Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday)

        Monday, May 17, 2027

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        VätertagObservance

        Sunday, June 6, 2027

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          Bundesfeiertag

          Sunday, August 1, 2027

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          KnabenschiessenOptional

          Monday, September 13, 2027

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

          Sunday, September 19, 2027

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              Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day)

              Saturday, December 25, 2027

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              Stephanstag (Boxing Day)

              Sunday, December 26, 2027

            About Public Holidays in Kanton Zürich

            Public holidays in Kanton Zürich, 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 Zürich, 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
            March 29, 2027MondayOstermontag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
            May 1, 2027SaturdayTag der Arbeit (Labour Day)Public Holiday
            May 6, 2027ThursdayAuffahrt (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
            May 16, 2027SundayPfingstsonntag (Pentecost)Public Holiday
            May 17, 2027MondayPfingstmontag (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
            August 1, 2027SundayBundesfeiertagPublic Holiday
            September 19, 2027SundayEidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Public Holiday
            December 25, 2027SaturdayWeihnachtstag (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
            December 26, 2027SundayStephanstag (Boxing Day)Public Holiday

            All Public Holidays in Kanton Zürich, 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
            April 6, 2026MondayOstermontag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
            May 1, 2026FridayTag der Arbeit (Labour Day)Public Holiday
            May 14, 2026ThursdayAuffahrt (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
            May 24, 2026SundayPfingstsonntag (Pentecost)Public Holiday
            May 25, 2026MondayPfingstmontag (Whit Monday)Public Holiday
            August 1, 2026SaturdayBundesfeiertagPublic Holiday
            September 20, 2026SundayEidg. Dank-, Buss- und Bettag (Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer)Public Holiday
            December 25, 2026FridayWeihnachtstag (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
            December 26, 2026SaturdayStephanstag (Boxing Day)Public Holiday

            Frequently Asked Questions

            How many public holidays are there in Kanton Zürich?

            Kanton Zürich, Switzerland has 12 public holidays in 2027, 1 fewer than the global average of 13.

            Which Kanton Zürich public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

            4 public holidays fall on a weekend in Kanton Zürich, Switzerland in 2027: Labour Day (Saturday, May 1), Bundesfeiertag (Sunday, August 1), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25), Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26). Kanton Zürich, Switzerland grants no substitute day for these, so these are lost.

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

            No — Kanton Zürich, 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 Kanton Zürich in 2027?

            With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Kanton Zürich, 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 Kanton Zürich?

            The next public holiday in Kanton Zürich, Switzerland is Weihnachtstag (Christmas Day) on December 25, 2026.

            Which holidays in Kanton Zürich change date each year?

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

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