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Swiss National Day

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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 29 Weekend
SUN 30 Weekend
MON 31 Bridge Day
TUE 01 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on July 31

📣 Traveler notes

Switzerland is a wealthy, mountainous nation noted for its neutrality, democracy, and high quality of life. Travelers should anticipate a high cost of living, balanced by exceptional organization and quality.

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Good Friday (two days before Easter)
  • Easter Monday (one day after Easter)
  • Ascension Day

About this holiday

Swiss National Day is observed on August 1st. Although initial celebrations began in 1891 and became annual since 1899, it has been an official public holiday since 1994.