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Public holidays in Switzerland, 2016
Holiday dates4vs 2015: +0
Past year: recalculated from the python-holidays rules; one-off holidays declared at the time may be missing.
On weekdays3not on the weekend
On the weekend1weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days2
World rank243 / 244median 13 days
All public holidays in 2016
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2016 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| May 5, 2016 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| Aug 1, 2016 | Mon | National Day |
| Dec 25, 2016 | Sun (weekend) | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2016
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2016 – Jan 3, 2016 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Jul 30, 2016 – Aug 1, 2016 | 3 days | National Day |
Holiday count by year
World ranking of holiday counts, 2016 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.