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    Switzerland public holidays 2038

    In 2038, Switzerland has 11 public holidays – 5 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.

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    Public holidays Switzerland 2038

    DateWeekdayHolidayApplies in
    01/01/2038FridayNew Year's DayFirst day of the year – a day off in almost every country.nationwide
    01/02/2038SaturdayBerchtoldstagBerchtold’s Day on January 2, a day off in many Swiss cantons.Bern, Aargau, Thurgau
    01/02/2038Saturday2 JanvierVaud, Jura
    01/06/2038WednesdayEpiphanyFeast of the Three Kings, marking the end of the Christmas season.Uri, Schwyz, Ticino
    03/01/2038MondayInstauration de la RépubliqueNeuchâtel
    03/19/2038FridaySaint JosephSt. Joseph’s Day on March 19.Uri, Schwyz, Nidwalden, Solothurn, Ticino, Valais
    04/08/2038ThursdayNäfelser FahrtGlarus
    04/23/2038FridayGood FridayCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus; a quiet day in many countries.Zürich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-City, Basel-Country, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Outer Rhodes, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, St. Gallen, Aargau, Thurgau, Vaud, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Jura
    04/25/2038SundayEaster SundayCelebration of the resurrection of Jesus, first Sunday after the spring full moon.nationwide
    04/26/2038MondayEaster MondayThe day after Easter Sunday, a holiday in much of Europe.Zürich, Bern, Uri, Schwyz, Glarus, Basel-City, Basel-Country, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Outer Rhodes, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, St. Gallen, Grisons, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Jura
    05/01/2038SaturdayLabour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement.Zürich, Solothurn, Basel-City, Basel-Country, Schaffhausen, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino, Valais, Neuchâtel, Jura
    06/03/2038ThursdayAscension DayAscension of Jesus, 39 days after Easter and always on a Thursday.nationwide
    06/13/2038SundayPentecostThe descent of the Holy Spirit, 49 days after Easter.nationwide
    06/14/2038MondayWhit MondayThe Monday after Pentecost, a holiday in much of Europe.Zürich, Bern, Uri, Schwyz, Glarus, Basel-City, Basel-Country, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Outer Rhodes, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, St. Gallen, Grisons, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Geneva, Jura
    06/23/2038WednesdayJura PlebisciteJura
    06/24/2038ThursdayCorpus ChristiCatholic feast of the Eucharist, 60 days after Easter, always on a Thursday.Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Aargau, Ticino, Valais, Neuchâtel, Jura
    06/29/2038TuesdaySaints Peter and PaulTicino
    08/01/2038SundayBundesfeiertagSwiss National Day, marking the founding of the Confederation in 1291.Zürich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Solothurn, Basel-City, Basel-Country, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Outer Rhodes, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, St. Gallen, Grisons, Aargau, Thurgau
    08/01/2038SundayFête nationaleFribourg, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Jura
    08/01/2038SundayGiorno festivo federaleTicino
    08/15/2038SundayAssumptionAssumption of Mary into heaven.Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, Aargau, Ticino, Valais, Jura
    09/09/2038ThursdayJeûne GenevoisGeneva
    09/19/2038SundayFederal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and PrayerSwiss Federal Day of Thanksgiving on the third Sunday in September.Zürich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel-City, Basel-Country, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Outer Rhodes, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, St. Gallen, Grisons, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Jura
    09/20/2038MondayMonday after Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and PrayerVaud
    09/22/2038WednesdayMauritiustagAppenzell Inner-Rhodes
    09/25/2038SaturdaySaint Nicholas of FlüeObwalden
    11/01/2038MondayAll Saints' DayFeast in honour of all saints.Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Zug, Fribourg, Solothurn, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, St. Gallen, Aargau, Ticino, Valais, Jura
    12/08/2038WednesdayImmaculate ConceptionCatholic feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8.Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Zug, Fribourg, Aargau, Ticino, Valais
    12/24/2038FridayChristmas EveThe evening before Christmas Day, when many families exchange gifts.Glarus, Valais
    12/25/2038SaturdayChristmas DayCelebration of the birth of Jesus.nationwide
    12/26/2038SundayBoxing DaySecond day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day).Zürich, Bern, Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Glarus, Basel-City, Basel-Country, Schaffhausen, Appenzell Outer Rhodes, Appenzell Inner-Rhodes, St. Gallen, Grisons, Aargau, Thurgau, Ticino
    12/31/2038FridayNew Year's EveLast day of the year.Glarus
    12/31/2038FridayRestoration of the RepublicGeneva

    Long weekends 2038: more days off with less leave

    Make the most of your vacation days in Switzerland in 2038 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:

    PeriodHolidayLeave daysDays off
    06/03 – 06/06/2038Ascension Day14

    Switzerland 2038 in numbers

    Public holidays
    11
    on weekdays
    5
    on weekends
    6
    Weekday holidays 2037
    6
    Working days (Switzerland)
    256

    Other observances 2038

    04/22/2038ThursdayMaundy Thursday
    05/09/2038SundayMother's Day
    06/06/2038SundayVätertag

    Frequently asked questions

    How many public holidays does Switzerland have in 2038?

    Switzerland has 11 public holidays in 2038. 5 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).

    What is the first public holiday of 2038 in Switzerland?

    The first public holiday of 2038 in Switzerland is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2038.

    When are the best long weekends in Switzerland in 2038?

    We found 1 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is June 3, 2038 – June 6, 2038.

    Are there more weekday holidays in 2038 than in 2037?

    In 2038, 5 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 6 in 2037.

    Holidays 2038 by region (Switzerland)

    ZürichBernLucerneUriSchwyzObwaldenNidwaldenGlarusZugFribourgSolothurnBasel-CityBasel-CountrySchaffhausenAppenzell Outer RhodesAppenzell Inner-RhodesSt. GallenGrisonsAargauThurgauTicinoVaudValaisNeuchâtelGenevaJura

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