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Wants to know the established public holidays in Switzerland? Or need to know school holiday dates in Switzerland?

A public holiday in Switzerland is a holiday typically established by Swiss law makers and is normally a non working day during the year. The public holidays in Switzerland are often days to observe an occasion, much like the anniversary of a famous event (eg: Independence day), or may be a religious celebration for instance Christmas.

A thorough list of public holidays in Switzerland together with small description of respective holidays including Swiss festivals are stated on this webpage.

National Holidays in Switzerland | Festivals in Switzerland | Swiss Public Holidays
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Swiss National Holidays
The Swiss National Day is a specific date on the 1 August (1291) to observe the Founding of the Swiss Confederation of Switzerland.

Often this public holiday in Switzerland is not called as National Day. However, the banks, schools along with other public buildings would be closed.

The 1st of January is celebrated as The New Year in Switzerland to mark the beginning of a new calendar year.

May Day can be another national holiday in Switzerland which is observed to commemorate the achievements of the labor movement.
Festivities In Switzerland
Christmas Day is a public holiday in the majority of of the countries and observed on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus.


The largest holidays for Muslims in Switzerland are Eid ul-Fitr. This is celebrated immediately after the end of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha which is celebrated at the conclusion of the Hajj.

Diwali (Festival of Light) is amongst the significant holidays observed by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs who reside in Switzerland.

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More information about the public holidays including school holidays term dates in Switzerland can be found at
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