SwitzerlandvsItaly
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
2
Only Switzerland
11
Only Italy
What the numbers say
In 2026, Switzerland has 4 nationwide public holidays and Italy has 13, so Italy gets 9 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including Neujahr 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 Italy (6 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); Italy offers 3 and 4. Italy has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Switzerland and April in Italy.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Switzerland
Italy is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Italy
Switzerland is working these days.
Full calendars: Switzerland · Italy