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Public Holiday
Regional: CH-BE, CH-BL, CH-BS, CH-GL, CH-GR, CH-LU, CH-NE, CH-NW, CH-OW, CH-SG, CH-SH, CH-SZ, CH-TG, CH-UR, CH-VS, CH-ZG, CH-ZH
Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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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 wealthy, mountainous country known for its democracy and neutrality. It boasts one of the highest standards of living globally, which is reflected in its high cost of living.
- Public holidays are regulated at the cantonal level and can vary significantly, with few exceptions.
- Popular national holidays include New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Ascension Day.
- The Swiss value cleanliness, order, and privacy highly. Punctuality is crucial, and respect for established rules (e.g., quiet hours, designated bins) is expected. Photography of individuals requires explicit permission. On Sundays, shops and businesses often close, and noise should be kept to a minimum. While English is widely spoken, making an effort with local greetings (German, French, or Italian) is appreciated.
About this holiday
The Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer is an interfaith public holiday in Switzerland, observed by various religious groups including Roman Catholic dioceses, the Old Catholic Church, Jewish and Muslim congregations, and Reformed church bodies.