How many days until Ascension Day in Switzerland?
Ascension Day (Auffahrt) is a nationwide public holiday in Switzerland. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday.
Ascension Day dates in Switzerland
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Nationwide |
| Thursday, 6 May 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Ascension Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Caribbean Netherlands, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo, Curaçao, Denmark, Eswatini, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Iceland, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Martinique, Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon and 9 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ascension Day in Switzerland?
Ascension Day falls on Thursday, 14 May 2026 and Thursday, 6 May 2027.
Is Ascension Day a nationwide public holiday in Switzerland?
Yes, Ascension Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Ascension Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Ascension Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Switzerland comes after Ascension Day?
The next one is Swiss National Day on Sunday, 1 August 2027.
How many days until Ascension Day?
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More Switzerland holidays
- New Year's Day
- St. Berchtold's Day
- Epiphany
- Republic Day
- Saint Joseph's Day
- Good Friday
- Näfels procession
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- Whit Monday
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