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Public Holiday
Regional: CH-AG, CH-BE, CH-BL, CH-BS, CH-GL, CH-GR, CH-LU, CH-SG, CH-SH, CH-STADT ZURICH, CH-SZ, CH-TG, CH-TI, CH-ZH
Saint Stephen's Day
Tuesday, December 26, 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
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
SAT
23
Weekend
SUN
24
Weekend
MON
25
Bridge Day
TUE
26
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on December 25
📣 Traveler notes
Switzerland is a wealthy, mountainous country known for its neutrality and high living standards. Travelers should be aware that public holiday observances are regulated at the cantonal level and may vary.
- Public holidays vary across different cantons.
- Key observed holidays include New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Ascension.
- Expect variations in holiday observance across different cantons.
- Most shops and businesses are typically closed on Sundays.
- Adherence to local rules, order, and community respect is expected.
- Learning basic local phrases is recommended.
- Punctuality is highly valued. Respect local rules concerning noise and waste disposal. Always obtain explicit permission before taking photos of individuals. Use formal address unless invited to do otherwise, and show respect for local languages and customs.
About this holiday
Saint Stephen's Day commemorates the first Christian martyr, Saint Stephen. It is observed on December 26th in Western Christianity and December 27th in Eastern Christianity. Note that the Eastern Orthodox date (December 27th/Julian calendar) corresponds to January 9th on the Gregorian civil calendar.