Public Holidays for
Genève, Switzerland has 11 public holidays in 2026. 8 fall on weekdays, 3 on weekends.
All 11 public holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Nouvel An |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Vendredi saint |
| Apr 5 | Sunday(weekend) | Pâques |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Lundi de Pâques |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension |
| May 24 | Sunday(weekend) | Pentecôte |
| May 25 | Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte |
| Aug 1 | Saturday(weekend) | Fête nationale |
| Sep 10 | Thursday | Jeûne Genevois |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Noël |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | Restauration de la République |
Plan your time off
8 holidays fall on weekdays in 2026 — here are the best periods to extend them into long breaks using fewer leave days.
5 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 2 – Apr 6
Vendredi saint, Pâques +1
5 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 3 – Apr 7
Vendredi saint, Pâques +1
4 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 1 – Jan 4
Nouvel An
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 14 – May 17
Ascension
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 23 – May 26
Pentecôte, Lundi de Pentecôte
4 days off · 1 leave day
Sep 10 – Sep 13
Jeûne Genevois
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 24 – Dec 27
Noël
4 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 25 – Dec 28
Noël
6 days off · 2 leave days
Apr 1 – Apr 6
Vendredi saint, Pâques +1
6 days off · 2 leave days
Apr 2 – Apr 7
Vendredi saint, Pâques +1
Leave entitlements in Switzerland
Swiss employees are entitled to a minimum of 4 weeks (20 days) paid vacation per year, with 5 weeks for those under 20. Many employers offer 5 weeks as standard. Public holidays vary significantly by canton.
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