FrancevsSwitzerland
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
8
Only France
1
Only Switzerland
What the numbers say
In 2026, France has 11 nationwide public holidays and Switzerland has 4, so France gets 7 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Jour de l'an, Ascension and Noël.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: France has 9 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 3 for Switzerland (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, France offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Switzerland offers 1 and 2. France has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in France and January in Switzerland.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only France
Switzerland is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Switzerland
France is working these days.
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