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Public and school holidays in Bern 2026

10 public holidays: 3 on a weekend, 1 bridge day

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Calendar 2026

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Public holidays in Bern

10 public holidays, 4 of them observed nationwide

  • 1 Jan · Thursday
  • 2 Jan · Friday
  • 3 Apr · Friday
  • 6 Apr · Monday
  • 14 May · Thursday
  • 25 May · Monday
  • 1 Aug · Saturday
  • 20 Sep · Sunday
  • 25 Dec · Friday
  • 26 Dec · Saturday

Bridge days in Bern

One day of leave, four days off — outlined in dashed red in the calendar.

  • 15 May 2026Fridaythe day after Ascension Day

When to take leave in Bern

What one, two or three days of leave get you:

School holidays in Bern

Every holiday period with its dates and length.

  • Christmas16 days –
  • February week9 days –
  • Spring holidays17 days –
  • Summer holidays42 days –
  • Autumn holidays28 days –
  • Christmas17 days –

Berchtoldstag and Zibelemärit in Bern

In the Canton of Bern, Berchtoldstag (2 January) is a statutory public holiday equated with Sundays under cantonal law.

In the federal capital City of Bern, the traditional Zibelemärit (Onion Market) takes place on the fourth Monday of November, with municipal offices and schools closing from midday. School calendars are regulated by the Cantonal Directorate of Education and Culture.