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Regional: CH-AG-AA, CH-AG-BA-BE, CH-AG-BR, CH-AG-KU, CH-AG-LB, CH-AG-ZF, CH-AG-ZZ, CH-BE, CH-FR-LA-FR, CH-FR-LA-GR, CH-FR-LA-KE, CH-FR-LA-ME, CH-FR-LA-MN, CH-FR-LA-MO, CH-FR-LA-MR, CH-FR-LA-RI, CH-FR-LA-UL, CH-GL, CH-JU, CH-LU, CH-NW, CH-OW, CH-SG, CH-SH, CH-SO, CH-TG, CH-VD, CH-VS, CH-ZG, CH-ZH
Berchtold's Day
Sunday, January 2, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Mostly closed
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Switzerland is a highly affluent, stable, and mountainous country known for its high standard of living and organized quality. Note that public holidays are often managed and regulated at the cantonal level.
- Public holidays vary and are regulated by the canton.
- New Year's Day (January 1st) is a recognized public holiday.
- Good Friday (two days before Easter) is a recognized public holiday.
- Easter Monday (one day after Easter) is a recognized public holiday.
- Ascension Day (39 days after Easter) is a recognized public holiday.
About this holiday
Berchtoldstag (Berchtold's Day) is an Alemannic holiday in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, traditionally near New Year's Day (often January 2nd). It is recognized as a public holiday in several Swiss cantons, with traditions dating back to the 14th century.