Public holidays Luzern 2021

Overview of all public holidays in Luzern (Switzerland) for 2021.

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Date Jour de la semaine Nom du jour férié SC
01/01/2021 vendredi Neujahrstag 53
02/01/2021 samedi Berchtoldstag 53
19/03/2021 vendredi Hl. Josef 11
02/04/2021 vendredi Karfreitag 13
05/04/2021 lundi Ostermontag 14
13/05/2021 jeudi Auffahrt 19
24/05/2021 lundi Pfingstmontag 21
03/06/2021 jeudi Fronleichnam 22
01/08/2021 dimanche Bundesfeier 30
15/08/2021 dimanche Mariä Himmelfahrt 32
01/11/2021 lundi Allerheiligen 44
08/12/2021 mercredi Mariä Empfängnis 49
25/12/2021 samedi Weihnachtstag 51
26/12/2021 dimanche Stephanstag 51

Public holidays 2021 in Luzern

2021 offers a total of 14 public holidays in Luzern, 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 Luzern have in 2021?
Luzern has a total of 14 public holidays in 2021.
Do public holidays in Luzern in 2021 fall on weekends?
Yes, in 2021, 5 holiday(s) in Luzern fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Berchtoldstag, Bundesfeier, Mariä Himmelfahrt, Weihnachtstag, Stephanstag.

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: 05/04/2026

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