GermanyvsSwitzerland
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
6
Only Germany
1
Only Switzerland
What the numbers say
In 2026, Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays and Switzerland has 4, so Germany gets 5 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Neujahr, Christi Himmelfahrt and Erster Weihnachtstag.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Germany has 7 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 3 for Switzerland (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Germany offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Switzerland offers 1 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is May in Germany and January in Switzerland.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Germany
Switzerland is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Switzerland
Germany is working these days.
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