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Josefstag
Saint Joseph's Day
Thursday, 19 Mar 2026 · Switzerland · Regional (CH-LU, CH-UR, CH-NW, CH-TI) · Observance holiday
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Bridge day check
Falls on a Thursday. Book the Friday off and you get a four-day weekend — the classic bridge day.
Book off 20 Mar 2026 for 4 days off.
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.
2025Wednesday · 19 Mar 20251-day break
2025Wednesday · 19 Mar 20251-day break
2026Thursday · 19 Mar 2026Bridge to 4 days
2026Thursday · 19 Mar 2026Bridge to 4 days
2027Friday · 19 Mar 20273-day break
2027Friday · 19 Mar 20273-day break
2028Sunday · 19 Mar 20282-day break
2028Sunday · 19 Mar 20282-day break
2029Monday · 19 Mar 20293-day break
2029Monday · 19 Mar 20293-day break
See the full Switzerland holiday calendar or count the working days.