Holidays & Celebrations

Mark your calendars with Switzerland’s public holidays, attend the local celebrations and festivals, and take part in the country’s holiday traditions.

Public holidays in Switzerland in 2024 and 2025

Find out all about Switzerland’s public holidays 2024 and 2025, as well as other important dates to make a note of on your calendar.

Swiss National Day: what to do and where to celebrate

Celebrate the Swiss Confederation like a local with our guide to everything you need to know about Swiss National Day in the alpine nation.

The best festivals in Switzerland

From jazz festivals and snow sculpture shows to yodeling competitions and hot air balloon events, here are the best festivals in Switzerland.

Fasnacht: how the Swiss celebrate carnival

Fasnacht is when the Swiss let their hair down. Discover everything you need to know about Fasnacht with our guide to the Swiss carnival.

10 Christmas traditions in Switzerland

Discover the magic of Swiss Christmas traditions with this list of ways to celebrate the festive season in Switzerland.

Samichlaus and Schmutzli greet a little girl on her father's shoulders

Schmutzli: Swiss Santa’s menacing helper

Have you heard of Samichlaus and Schmutzli? Get into the holiday spirit with Switzerland’s Christmas version of a good cop/bad cop routine.

School holidays in Switzerland: 2024 and 2025

Mark your calendar with the Swiss school holidays in 2024 and 2025 so that you can sort out your plans or arrange any necessary childcare.