Bridge days 2025 in Zürich optimized

In Zürich, up to 10 days off in a row are possible in 2025 with 10 vacation days.

We evaluate all bridge-day windows by achievable days off and efficiency (days off per used vacation day), then rank the best options first.

Yes. Use the “Add to calendar (ICS)” button to download an ICS file.

Bridge days, also known as "Fenstertage" in Austria, are working days that fall between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking these days off, you can "bridge" the gap to create a longer continuous period of free time with just a few vacation days.

Plan ahead! Our overview shows you the optimal periods. Combine bridge days with your regular vacation to create maximum recovery phases. Coordinate with colleagues early to avoid vacation conflicts.

Usually, yes! They maximize your free time in relation to the vacation days used. They are particularly worthwhile for short trips or for completing longer projects at home. However, sometimes it may be more sensible to save vacation days for a longer trip.

A request for vacation on bridge days is a normal vacation request. The employer must approve it unless there are urgent operational reasons or the vacation wishes of other, socially prioritized colleagues conflict. The "first come, first served" principle often applies.

There is no difference. "Fenstertag" is the term commonly used in Austria for a bridge day. Both refer to a working day that falls between a public holiday and the weekend.

Our system analyzes the calendar for the selected year and region. It identifies holidays that fall on a Tuesday or Thursday and calculates the number of vacation days required (usually 1 or 4) and the total number of free days you get as a result.

This can happen if many holidays in a year fall on a weekend (Saturday/Sunday) or directly on a Monday or Friday. In such cases, there is no "gap" to the weekend that could be bridged.