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