Switzerland bridge-day calculator 2026-2035

Plan bridge days and holidays for your canton

Choose the year, workplace canton and leave-day budget. The calculator includes cantonal holidays and selected local differences, then ranks efficient time-off windows.

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Switzerland public holiday and bridge-day planner
Sources checked August 2026
Leave days per window

Only suggestions within the selected budget are shown.

Public holidays
9
Monday to Friday
7
fall on weekends
2
matching leave windows
14

2026 in Zurich: 9 included holidays and 14 matching leave windows.

Annual calendar 2026

Holidays and bridge days for Zurich

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Complete overview

Public holidays 2026 in Zurich

Assumption: Monday-to-Friday work week

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Why the canton and workplace matter

Only 1 August is set at federal level. Other public holidays are determined by cantons and, in some cases, municipalities, districts or denominations.

One federal and up to eight cantonal holidays

Swiss National Day is legally equivalent to a Sunday. Cantons may designate up to eight further holidays as equivalent to Sundays.

Regional differences stay visible

The calculator uses SECO's cantonal tables and provides additional local profiles for Aargau, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Solothurn.

Check workplace and company rules

The specific workplace is decisive. The calculator assumes a Monday-to-Friday week; rosters, municipal rules and company practice may differ.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Swiss public holidays

How many statutory holidays are there in Switzerland?
Only 1 August is equivalent to a Sunday nationwide. Cantons may designate up to eight additional holidays, so the number depends on the workplace.
Which canton determines my public holidays?
The workplace is generally decisive. For changing locations, cross-canton home working or multiple sites, the specific legal allocation should be checked.
Why does the calculator ask for a district or denomination?
In Aargau, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Solothurn, individual holidays do not apply everywhere. The local profile prevents uncertain dates from being included automatically.
What happens if I do not choose a local profile?
In affected cantons, the calculator then uses only holidays that the official table shows as safely shared by every relevant subregion.
Are substitute holidays included?
Geneva publishes substitute rules for New Year, Swiss National Day and Christmas when they fall on a Sunday. These expressly documented substitute days are included.
Does the calculator work for shift workers?
The suggestions assume a Monday-to-Friday week. For shift, night or weekend work, the actual benefit depends on the individual roster.
Is the Swiss bridge-day calculator free?
Yes. The year, canton, local profile, leave-day budget, calendar and recommendations work for free without registration.
Which years are calculated?
The calculator covers 2026 to 2035. Movable holidays and special date rules are recalculated each year; later legal changes may affect results.

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