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Public Holiday
Regional: CH-SO-TH-AD, CH-SZ-SZ-RT
St Anthony's Day
Saturday, January 17, 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 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.