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Stephanstag
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday, 26 Dec 2026 · Switzerland · Regional (CH-UR, CH-SZ, CH-OW) · Observance holiday
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Falls on the weekend, so it costs most people no leave — and in many countries no day is given back.
What the day is for
A recognised observance rather than a day off work. It applies only in certain regions rather than nationwide.
Do shops and banks close?
Business as usual, though there may be local events or ceremonies.
Getting around
Normal services.
These notes come from the day's official classification rather than country-specific reporting, so treat them as general guidance for Switzerland.
When it falls each year
Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.
2025Friday · 26 Dec 20253-day break
2025Friday · 26 Dec 20253-day break
2026Saturday · 26 Dec 20262-day break
2026Saturday · 26 Dec 20262-day break
2027Sunday · 26 Dec 20272-day break
2027Sunday · 26 Dec 20272-day break
2028Tuesday · 26 Dec 2028Bridge to 4 days
2028Tuesday · 26 Dec 2028Bridge to 4 days
2029Wednesday · 26 Dec 20291-day break
2029Wednesday · 26 Dec 20291-day break
See the full Switzerland holiday calendar or count the working days.