Public holidays Zürich 2025

Overview of all public holidays in Zürich (Switzerland) for 2025.

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Date Jour de la semaine Nom du jour férié SC
01/01/2025 mercredi Neujahrstag 1
02/01/2025 jeudi Berchtoldstag 1
18/04/2025 vendredi Karfreitag 16
21/04/2025 lundi Ostermontag 17
01/05/2025 jeudi Tag der Arbeit 18
29/05/2025 jeudi Auffahrt 22
09/06/2025 lundi Pfingstmontag 24
01/08/2025 vendredi Bundesfeier 31
25/12/2025 jeudi Weihnachtstag 52
26/12/2025 vendredi Stephanstag 52

Public holidays 2025 in Zürich

2025 offers a total of 10 public holidays in Zürich, 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 Zürich have in 2025?
Zürich has a total of 10 public holidays in 2025.
Do public holidays in Zürich in 2025 fall on weekends?
Yes, in 2025, 0 holiday(s) in Zürich fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): None.

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: 01/04/2026

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