Bank holidays in Switzerland 2026: All statutory and industry-specific holidays

The Swiss bank holidays 2026 Opening hours are governed by cantonal legislation, the holidays of the SIX Swiss Exchange, and international payment systems. Banks may be closed on additional days, even if it is not a cantonal holiday.

1. Statutory bank holidays 2026 (Switzerland-wide or almost Switzerland-wide)

Date	Holiday	Banks closed?
January 1, 2026	New Year	Yes
January 2, 2026	Berchtold's Day	Yes (in the affected cantons)
April 3, 2026	Good Friday	Yes
April 6, 2026	Easter Monday	Yes
May 14, 2026	driveway	Yes
May 25, 2026	Whit Monday	Yes
August 1, 2026	National Holiday	Yes (Switzerland-wide)
December 25, 2026	Christmas	Yes
December 26, 2026	St. Stephen's Day	Yes (varies by canton)

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2. Additional cantonal bank holidays in 2026

Epiphany – January 6, 2026

TI, parts of GR → Banks closed

St. Joseph's Day – March 19, 2026

LU, NW, SZ, UR, TI, VS, AI → Banks closed

Corpus Christi – June 4, 2026

LU, UR, SZ, NW, ZG, FR, SO, TI, VS → Banks closed

Assumption of Mary – August 15, 2026

Several cantons → banks closed

All Saints' Day – November 1, 2026

Several cantons → banks closed

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3. Stock Exchange Holidays 2026 (SIX Swiss Exchange)

The official holiday list of the SIX stock exchange shows that it will remain closed on the following dates in 2026:

• 1. January – New Year's Day
  3. April – Good Friday
  6. April – Easter Monday
• May 1st – Labor Day
  14. May – Ascension Day
  25. December – Christmas
  26. December – St. Stephen's Day

Important:
The May 1st It is not a Swiss public holiday, but the stock exchange will remain closed nonetheless.

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4. International payment systems (TARGET2, Fed, BoE)

These systems affect SEPA and international transfers. Among others, the following will be affected in 2026:

• 1. January
  3. April
  6. April
  1. May
  25. December
  26. December

Transfers may be delayed.

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5. What does this mean for customers?

Bank holidays affect:

• Transfer times
• SEPA transfers
• Stock market trading
• Deadlines (e.g., payments & bookings)
• Opening hours of branches

That's why accurate calendar data is crucial for businesses and individuals.

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Conclusion

The Swiss bank holidays 2026 Opening hours and payment processing times vary depending on the canton and international payment system. National Day, Good Friday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, and Christmas are particularly important. Additional cantonal holidays also affect bank opening hours and payment processing times.