ItalyvsSwitzerland
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
11
Only Italy
2
Only Switzerland
What the numbers say
In 2026, Italy has 13 nationwide public holidays and Switzerland has 4, so Italy gets 9 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including Capodanno and Natale.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Italy has 7 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 3 for Switzerland (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Italy offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Switzerland offers 1 and 2. Italy has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Italy and January in Switzerland.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Italy
Switzerland is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Switzerland
Italy is working these days.
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