Public holidays in Bern 2030

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 · Tuesday
2 JanBerchtold's Day · Wednesday
19 AprGood Friday · Friday
22 AprEaster Monday · Monday
30 MayAscension Day · Thursday
10 JunPentecost Monday · Monday
1 AugIndependence Day · Thursday
15 SepFederal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer · Sunday
25 DecChristmas · Wednesday
26 DecSt Stephen's Day · Thursday

Bridge days in Bern

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

31 May 2030Fridaythe day after Ascension Day
2 August 2030Fridaythe day after Independence Day
27 December 2030Fridaythe day after St Stephen's Day

When to take leave in Bern

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

1 day of leave5 days off18 April – 22 April 2030
2 days of leave6 days off1 January – 6 January 2030
3 days of leave9 days off21 December – 29 December 2030

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.