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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Independence Day
Saturday, August 1, 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 known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, excellent infrastructure, neutrality, and high standard of living, though it is an expensive destination.
- Specific public holidays are regulated at the cantonal level and may vary significantly (excluding the main Independence Day observance on August 1st).
- Major national holidays typically include New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Ascension Day.
About this holiday
Annual celebration commemorating a nation's independence, often marking the cessation of rule by another state, the end of military occupation, or a major governmental change.