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Public and school holidays in Vaud 2027

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

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Calendar 2027

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November

December

Public holidays in Vaud

9 public holidays, 4 of them observed nationwide

  • 1 Jan · Friday
  • 2 Jan · Saturday
  • 26 Mar · Friday
  • 29 Mar · Monday
  • 6 May · Thursday
  • 17 May · Monday
  • 1 Aug · Sunday
  • 20 Sep · Monday
  • 25 Dec · Saturday

Bridge days in Vaud

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

  • 7 May 2027Fridaythe day after Ascension Day

When to take leave in Vaud

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

School holidays in Vaud

Every holiday period with its dates and length.

  • Christmas18 days –

Lundi du Jeûne and Désalpe in Vaud

Following its Reformed tradition, the Canton of Vaud uniquely observes the Lundi du Jeûne fédéral (the Monday following the Federal Fast Sunday in September) as an official statutory public holiday, while Catholic feast days are regular workdays.

In autumn, the traditional Désalpe (alpine cattle descent) is celebrated with decorated herds in the Vaud Alps and Jura (such as in Saint-Cergue). School calendars are determined by the Department of Education, Youth, and Culture.