Christmas Day is a public holiday in Switzerland, observed on December 25, 2026. It is locally known as Weihnachten. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayChristmas Day
Local NameWeihnachten
DateDecember 25, 2026
CountryCH flag Switzerland
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Christmas Day in Switzerland?
Christmas Day falls on December 25, 2026 in Switzerland.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday?
Yes, Christmas Day is an official public holiday in Switzerland. It is observed nationwide.
What is Christmas Day called locally?
In Switzerland, Christmas Day is known as "Weihnachten".

All Public Holidays in Switzerland CH flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-01-02 St. Berchtold's Day Public
2026-01-06 Epiphany Observance
2026-03-01 Republic Day Public
2026-03-19 Saint Joseph's Day Observance
2026-03-19 Saint Joseph's Day Observance
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-04 Näfels procession Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Observance
2026-05-01 Labour Day Observance
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Public
2026-05-25 Whit Monday Observance
2026-06-04 Corpus Christi Observance
2026-08-01 Swiss National Day Public
2026-08-15 Assumption of the Virgin Mary Observance

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