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    St. Gallen public holidays 2026

    In 2026, St. Gallen has 12 public holidays – 6 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.

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    Public holidays St. Gallen 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.
    05/14/2026ThursdayAscension 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.
    11/01/2026SundayAll Saints' DayFeast in honour of all saints.
    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 St. Gallen 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
    05/14 – 05/17/2026Ascension Day14
    05/23 – 05/31/2026Whit Monday49
    12/19 – 12/27/2026Christmas Day49

    St. Gallen 2026 in numbers

    Public holidays
    12
    on weekdays
    6
    on weekends
    6
    Weekday holidays 2025
    8
    Working days (St. Gallen)
    255

    Other observances 2026

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

    Frequently asked questions

    How many public holidays does St. Gallen have in 2026?

    St. Gallen 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 St. Gallen?

    The first public holiday of 2026 in St. Gallen is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

    When are the best long weekends in St. Gallen in 2026?

    We found 5 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.

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