Public holidays · 2026
Public holidays in Vaud, Switzerland 2026
Vaud has 9 days of public holidays in 2026: 4 nationwide and 5 that apply in Vaud only.
Only in Vaud
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| 2 JanFri | BerchtoldstagSaint Berchtold's Day | 287 days ago |
| 3 AprFri | KarfreitagGood Friday | 196 days ago |
| 6 AprMon | OstermontagEaster Monday | 193 days ago |
| 25 MayMon | PfingstmontagPentecost Monday | 144 days ago |
| 21 SeptMon | BettagsmontagPrayer Monday | 25 days ago |
Nationwide, also in Vaud
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 JanThu | NeujahrstagNew Year's Day | 288 days ago |
| 14 MayThu | AuffahrtAscension Day | 155 days ago |
| 1 AugSatWeekend | NationalfeiertagNational Day | 76 days ago |
| 25 DecFri | WeihnachtenChristmas Day | in 70 days |
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How many public holidays does Vaud have in 2026?
Vaud has 9 days of public holidays in 2026: 4 that apply across Switzerland and 5 that apply in Vaud only.
Which public holidays apply only in Vaud?
Saint Berchtold's Day, Friday, 2 January 2026; Good Friday, Friday, 3 April 2026; Easter Monday, Monday, 6 April 2026; Pentecost Monday, Monday, 25 May 2026; Prayer Monday, Monday, 21 September 2026.