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Public Holiday Regional: CH-SO-TH-AD, CH-SZ-SZ-RT

St Anthony's Day

Sunday, January 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

📣 Traveler notes

Switzerland is a mountainous, highly affluent nation known for its democracy and global neutrality. It maintains a high standard of living, which influences costs.

  • Public holidays are regulated at the cantonal level and can vary significantly (except for August 1st).
  • Common major holidays include New Year's Day (January 1), Good Friday, and Easter Monday.
  • Ascension Day (39 days after Easter) is also frequently observed.

About this holiday

St. Anthony's Day commemorates Arulanandam Yesuvadiyan Samuel Gnanam, a successful Sri Lankan business tycoon (1922–2007) and the founder of the St. Anthony's Group.