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    Basel-City public holidays 2028

    In 2028, Basel-City has 12 public holidays – 8 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.

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    Public holidays Basel-City 2028

    DateWeekdayHoliday
    01/01/2028SaturdayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country.
    04/14/2028FridayGood FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries.
    04/16/2028SundayEaster SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon.
    04/17/2028MondayEaster MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe.
    05/01/2028MondayLabour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement.
    05/25/2028ThursdayAscension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday.
    06/04/2028SundayPentecostThe descent of the Holy Spirit, 49 days after Easter.
    06/05/2028MondayWhit MondayThe Monday after Pentecost, a holiday in much of Europe.
    08/01/2028TuesdayBundesfeiertagSwiss National Day, marking the founding of the Confederation in 1291.
    09/17/2028SundayFederal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and PrayerSwiss Federal Day of Thanksgiving on the third Sunday in September.
    12/25/2028MondayChristmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus.
    12/26/2028TuesdayBoxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day).

    Long weekends 2028: more days off with less leave

    Make the most of your vacation days in Basel-City in 2028 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:

    PeriodHolidayLeave daysDays off
    04/08 – 04/17/2028Good Friday410
    04/29 – 05/07/2028Labour Day49
    05/25 – 05/28/2028Ascension Day14
    06/03 – 06/11/2028Whit Monday49
    07/29 – 08/01/2028Bundesfeiertag14
    12/23 – 12/31/2028Christmas Day39

    Basel-City 2028 in numbers

    Public holidays
    12
    on weekdays
    8
    on weekends
    4
    Weekday holidays 2027
    5
    Working days (Basel-City)
    252

    Other observances 2028

    04/13/2028ThursdayMaundy Thursday
    05/14/2028SundayMother's Day
    06/04/2028SundayVätertag

    Frequently asked questions

    How many public holidays does Basel-City have in 2028?

    Basel-City has 12 public holidays in 2028. 8 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).

    What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Basel-City?

    The first public holiday of 2028 in Basel-City is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.

    When are the best long weekends in Basel-City in 2028?

    We found 6 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is May 25, 2028 – May 28, 2028.

    Are there more weekday holidays in 2028 than in 2027?

    In 2028, 8 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 5 in 2027.

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