SwitzerlandvsGermany
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
6
Only Germany
What the numbers say
In 2026, Switzerland has 4 nationwide public holidays and Germany has 9, so Germany gets 5 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 7 for Germany (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); Germany offers 5 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is January in Switzerland and May in Germany.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Switzerland
Germany is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Germany
Switzerland is working these days.
Full calendars: Switzerland · Germany