Public holidays in Bern 2029

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

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Public holidays in Bern

10 public holidays, 4 of them observed nationwide

1 JanNew Year's Day · Monday
2 JanBerchtold's Day · Tuesday
30 MarGood Friday · Friday
2 AprEaster Monday · Monday
10 MayAscension Day · Thursday
21 MayPentecost Monday · Monday
1 AugIndependence Day · Wednesday
16 SepFederal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer · Sunday
25 DecChristmas · Tuesday
26 DecSt Stephen's Day · Wednesday

Bridge days in Bern

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

11 May 2029Fridaythe day after Ascension Day
24 December 2029Mondaythe day before Christmas
31 December 2029Mondaythe day before New Year's Day

When to take leave in Bern

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

1 day of leave5 days off29 March – 2 April 2029
2 days of leave6 days off28 March – 2 April 2029
3 days of leave9 days off22 December – 30 December 2029

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.