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Public Holiday
Regional: CH-AG-AA, CH-AG-BA, CH-AG-BR, CH-AG-KU, CH-AG-LB, CH-AG-RF-KA, CH-AG-RF-MA, CH-AG-RF-MO, CH-AG-RF-OL, CH-AG-RF-RF, CH-AG-RF-WA, CH-AG-RF-ZE, CH-AG-RF-ZU, CH-AG-ZF, CH-AI, CH-AR, CH-BE, CH-BL, CH-BS, CH-FR, CH-GE, CH-GL, CH-GR, CH-JU, CH-LU, CH-NE, CH-NW, CH-OW, CH-SG, CH-SH, CH-SO, CH-SZ, CH-TG, CH-TI, CH-UR, CH-VD, CH-VS, CH-ZG, CH-ZH
Pentecost Monday
Monday, May 17, 2027
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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
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
15
Weekend
SUN
16
Weekend
MON
17
Holiday
3-day weekend (May 15 – May 17)
📣 Traveler notes
Switzerland is a high-standard-of-living, neutral country known for its democracy and organization. Visitors should prepare for high costs and maintain a high degree of punctuality and respect for local rules.
- Public holidays are regulated at the cantonal level and may vary (e.g., New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Ascension Day are generally observed).
- Respect local rules regarding noise and behavior, observing designated quiet hours. Always obtain permission before photographing or recording people. Punctuality is highly valued. Using polite phrasing when making requests is appreciated. Learn basic greetings in German, French, or Italian.
About this holiday
Pentecost Monday (also called Whit Monday or Monday of the Holy Spirit) is a Christian holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost. In the Catholic Church, it commemorates the Blessed Virgin Mary and marks the resumption of Ordinary Time.