Good Friday is a public holiday in Switzerland, observed on April 3, 2026. It is locally known as Karfreitag. This is a regional holiday observed in certain areas.

Holiday Details

HolidayGood Friday
Local NameKarfreitag
DateApril 3, 2026
CountryCH flag Switzerland
TypePublic
NationalRegional — observed in certain areas

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Good Friday in Switzerland?
Good Friday falls on April 3, 2026 in Switzerland.
Is Good Friday a public holiday?
Yes, Good Friday is an official public holiday in Switzerland. It is observed in certain regions.
What is Good Friday called locally?
In Switzerland, Good Friday is known as "Karfreitag".

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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