Public holidays Aargau 2016

Overview of all public holidays in Aargau (Switzerland) for 2016.

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Date Jour de la semaine Nom du jour férié SC
01/01/2016 vendredi Neujahrstag 53
02/01/2016 samedi Berchtoldstag 53
25/03/2016 vendredi Karfreitag 12
28/03/2016 lundi Ostermontag 13
01/05/2016 dimanche Tag der Arbeit 17
05/05/2016 jeudi Auffahrt 18
16/05/2016 lundi Pfingstmontag 20
26/05/2016 jeudi Fronleichnam 21
01/08/2016 lundi Bundesfeier 31
15/08/2016 lundi Mariä Himmelfahrt 33
01/11/2016 mardi Allerheiligen 44
08/12/2016 jeudi Mariä Empfängnis 49
25/12/2016 dimanche Weihnachtstag 51
26/12/2016 lundi Stephanstag 52

Public holidays 2016 in Aargau

2016 offers a total of 14 public holidays in Aargau, creating room for rest, tradition and cultural celebrations. These days are a core part of the regional calendar and reflect both national and local customs.

Our detailed overview helps you plan appointments, vacations, or simply keep track of the next day off. The table above shows not only the date, but also the weekday and calendar week for each holiday.

Good to know about public holidays in Switzerland

  • Regional differences: Some holidays only apply to specific states or cantons.
  • Movable holidays: Dates for holidays such as Easter or Ascension Day vary each year.
  • Days off work: On public holidays, work pauses and most shops remain closed.

Questions fréquentes

Questions spécifiques

How many public holidays does Aargau have in 2016?
Aargau has a total of 14 public holidays in 2016.
Do public holidays in Aargau in 2016 fall on weekends?
Yes, in 2016, 3 holiday(s) in Aargau fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Berchtoldstag, Tag der Arbeit, Weihnachtstag.

General Questions

What are public holidays?
Public holidays are days on which work is suspended and which are protected by law. On these days, most employees have the day off and shops remain closed.
Are the holidays the same throughout Germany/Austria/Switzerland?
No, there are national holidays that apply to the whole country, and regional holidays that are only valid in certain states, cantons, or even individual municipalities.
Why do some holidays change their date each year?
Movable holidays like Easter or Pentecost depend on the lunar calendar and therefore fall on a different date each year. Fixed holidays like Christmas or New Year's Day always have the same date.
Are shops open on public holidays?
As a rule, most retail stores are closed on public holidays. Exceptions often apply to gas stations, train stations, airports, and certain service businesses.
What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?
If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is generally no additional day off in compensation in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In this case, employees are simply "out of luck".

Technical Questions

Where does the holiday data on this page come from?
Our holiday data is based on the legal regulations of the respective countries and states/cantons. We regularly check the data for timeliness and accuracy.
How is the data for future years calculated?
Fixed holidays are easy to determine. Movable holidays are calculated in advance for the respective years using the Gaussian Easter formula and derived calculations.

Last updated: 17/10/2026

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