How many days until St. Stephen's Day in Switzerland?
St. Stephen's Day (Stephanstag) is a public holiday in some regions only in Switzerland. In 2026 it falls on a Saturday.
St. Stephen's Day dates in Switzerland
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 26 December 2026 | Some regions: CH-ZH, CH-BE, CH-LU, CH-GL, CH-FR, CH-BS… |
| Sunday, 26 December 2027 | Some regions: CH-ZH, CH-BE, CH-LU, CH-GL, CH-FR, CH-BS… |
Other countries with St. Stephen's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Benin, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cook Islands, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Eswatini, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kiribati, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi and 30 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is St. Stephen's Day in Switzerland?
St. Stephen's Day falls on Saturday, 26 December 2026 and Sunday, 26 December 2027.
Is St. Stephen's Day a nationwide public holiday in Switzerland?
St. Stephen's Day is a public holiday only in some regions of Switzerland, not in the whole country.
Does St. Stephen's Day fall on a weekend?
In 2026 it falls on a Saturday and 2027 it falls on a Sunday. Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Which public holiday in Switzerland comes after St. Stephen's Day?
The next one is New Year's Day on Friday, 1 January 2027.
How many days until St. Stephen's 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
- Ascension Day
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