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    Basel-Country public holidays 2026

    In 2026, Basel-Country has 12 public holidays – 7 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.

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    Public holidays Basel-Country 2026

    DateWeekdayHoliday
    01/01/2026ThursdayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country.
    04/03/2026FridayGood FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries.
    04/05/2026SundayEaster SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon.
    04/06/2026MondayEaster MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe.
    05/01/2026FridayLabour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement.
    05/14/2026ThursdayAscension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday.
    05/24/2026SundayPentecostThe descent of the Holy Spirit, 49 days after Easter.
    05/25/2026MondayWhit MondayThe Monday after Pentecost, a holiday in much of Europe.
    08/01/2026SaturdayBundesfeiertagSwiss National Day, marking the founding of the Confederation in 1291.
    09/20/2026SundayFederal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and PrayerSwiss Federal Day of Thanksgiving on the third Sunday in September.
    12/25/2026FridayChristmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus.
    12/26/2026SaturdayBoxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day).

    Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave

    Make the most of your vacation days in Basel-Country in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:

    PeriodHolidayLeave daysDays off
    01/01 – 01/04/2026New Year's Day14
    03/28 – 04/06/2026Good Friday410
    04/25 – 05/03/2026Labour Day49
    05/14 – 05/17/2026Ascension Day14
    05/23 – 05/31/2026Whit Monday49
    12/19 – 12/27/2026Christmas Day49

    Basel-Country 2026 in numbers

    Public holidays
    12
    on weekdays
    7
    on weekends
    5
    Weekday holidays 2025
    9
    Working days (Basel-Country)
    254

    Other observances 2026

    04/02/2026ThursdayMaundy Thursday
    05/10/2026SundayMother's Day
    06/04/2026ThursdayCorpus Christi
    06/07/2026SundayVätertag

    Frequently asked questions

    How many public holidays does Basel-Country have in 2026?

    Basel-Country has 12 public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).

    What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Basel-Country?

    The first public holiday of 2026 in Basel-Country is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

    When are the best long weekends in Basel-Country in 2026?

    We found 6 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is January 1, 2026 – January 4, 2026.

    Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?

    In 2026, 7 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 9 in 2025.

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