Solothurn public holidays 2026
In 2026, Solothurn has 13 public holidays – 7 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Solothurn 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country. |
| 03/19/2026 | Thursday | Saint JosephSt. Joseph’s Day on March 19. |
| 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. |
| 05/01/2026 | Friday | Labour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement. |
| 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 | BundesfeiertagSwiss National Day, marking the founding of the Confederation in 1291. |
| 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. |
| 12/25/2026 | 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 Solothurn 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 |
| 03/19 – 03/22/2026 | Saint Joseph | 1 | 4 |
| 03/28 – 04/05/2026 | Good Friday | 4 | 9 |
| 04/25 – 05/03/2026 | Labour Day | 4 | 9 |
| 05/14 – 05/17/2026 | Ascension Day | 1 | 4 |
| 06/04 – 06/07/2026 | Corpus Christi | 1 | 4 |
| 12/19 – 12/27/2026 | Christmas Day | 4 | 9 |
Solothurn 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 13
- on weekdays
- 7
- on weekends
- 6
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 9
- Working days (Solothurn)
- 254
Partial or optional days off
| 01/02/2026 | Friday | Berchtoldstag |
| 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 | Vätertag |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Solothurn have in 2026?
Solothurn has 13 public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Solothurn?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Solothurn is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Solothurn in 2026?
We found 7 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.
Holidays 2026 by region (Switzerland)
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