Fribourg public holidays 2026
In 2026, Fribourg has 12 public holidays – 6 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Fribourg 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 04/03/2026 | Friday | Good FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries. |
| 04/05/2026 | Sunday | Easter SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon. |
| 05/14/2026 | Thursday | Ascension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday. |
| 05/24/2026 | Sunday | PentecostThe descent of the Holy Spirit, 49 days after Easter. |
| 06/04/2026 | Thursday | Corpus ChristiCatholic feast of the Eucharist, 60 days after Easter, always on a Thursday. |
| 08/01/2026 | Saturday | Fête nationale |
| 08/15/2026 | Saturday | AssumptionAssumption of Mary into heaven. |
| 09/20/2026 | Sunday | Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and PrayerSwiss Federal Day of Thanksgiving on the third Sunday in September. |
| 11/01/2026 | Sunday | All Saints' DayFeast in honour of all saints. |
| 12/08/2026 | Tuesday | Immaculate ConceptionCatholic feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. |
| 12/25/2026 | Friday | Christmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus. |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Fribourg in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01 – 01/04/2026 | New Year's Day | 1 | 4 |
| 03/28 – 04/05/2026 | Good Friday | 4 | 9 |
| 05/14 – 05/17/2026 | Ascension Day | 1 | 4 |
| 06/04 – 06/07/2026 | Corpus Christi | 1 | 4 |
| 12/05 – 12/08/2026 | Immaculate Conception | 1 | 4 |
| 12/19 – 12/27/2026 | Christmas Day | 4 | 9 |
Fribourg 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 12
- on weekdays
- 6
- on weekends
- 6
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 8
- Working days (Fribourg)
- 255
Partial or optional days off
| 01/02/2026 | Friday | Saint-Berthold |
| 04/06/2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 05/25/2026 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Other observances 2026
| 04/02/2026 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| 05/10/2026 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| 06/07/2026 | Sunday | Fête des pères |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Fribourg have in 2026?
Fribourg has 12 public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Fribourg?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Fribourg is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Fribourg 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, 6 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 8 in 2025.
Holidays 2026 by region (Switzerland)
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