The School holidays Switzerland 2026 Holiday schedules vary considerably from canton to canton. Because Switzerland does not have a national school system, the cantons, and sometimes even municipalities, determine their own holiday regulations. This article provides a clear, structured overview of the holidays in 2026—ideal for parents, students, employers, holiday planners, and the tourism industry.

1. Why do school holidays differ in Switzerland?

Switzerland is organized as a federal state. This means:

• Each canton schedules holidays standalone firmly.
• Differences of up to 4 weeks Differences between cantons are normal.
• Cities and municipalities can partially differing data have.

That makes a precise, up-to-date overview all the more important.

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2. Overview of school holidays in Switzerland 2026 (by canton)

The following information is based on cantonal education departments and harmonized school calendars (HarmoS Concordat, where applicable).
Note: Some cantons only publish detailed data gradually — these are marked with „expected“.

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Aargau (AG)

• Sports holidays: February 2 – February 15, 2026
• Spring break: April 4 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: July 4 – August 16, 2026
• Autumn holidays: October 3 – October 18, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027

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Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR)

• Sports holidays: February 9th – February 15th, 2026
• Spring break: April 3 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: July 6 – August 9, 2026
• Autumn holidays: October 5 – October 18, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 24, 2026 – January 10, 2027

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Appenzell Innerrhoden (AI)

• Sports holidays: February 16 – February 22, 2026
• Spring break: April 4 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: July 6 – August 16, 2026
• Autumn holidays: October 12 – October 25, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027

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Basel-Landschaft (BL)

• Sports holidays: February 2 – February 15, 2026
• Spring break: April 4 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: July 6 – August 16, 2026
• Autumn holidays: September 28th – October 11th, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 23, 2026 – January 3, 2027

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Basel-Stadt (BS)

• Sports holidays: February 9th – February 22nd, 2026
• Spring break: April 4 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: June 29 – August 16, 2026
• Autumn holidays: September 28th – October 11th, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027

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Bern (BE)

• Sports holidays: February 2 – February 15, 2026
• Spring break: April 3 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: July 11 – August 15, 2026
• Autumn holidays: September 27th – October 11th, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 24, 2026 – January 10, 2027

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Freiburg (FR)

• Sports holidays: February 16 – February 22, 2026
• Spring break: April 4 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: July 4 – August 23, 2026
• Autumn holidays: October 10 – October 25, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 24, 2026 – January 10, 2027

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Geneva (GE)

• Winter holidays: February 15 – February 22, 2026
• Spring break: March 29 – April 12, 2026
• Summer holidays: June 27 – August 22, 2026
• Autumn holidays: October 18 – October 31, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 24, 2026 – January 8, 2027

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Glarus (GL)

• Sports holidays: February 2 – February 15, 2026
• Spring break: April 4 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: July 6 – August 9, 2026
• Autumn holidays: October 5 – October 18, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027

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Graubünden (GR)

• Sports holidays: February 16 – March 1, 2026
• Spring break: April 4 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: June 29 – August 9, 2026
• Autumn holidays: October 12 – October 25, 2026

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Law (JU)

• Winter holidays: February 8th – February 15th, 2026
• Spring break: April 4 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: July 4 – August 23, 2026
• Autumn holidays: October 11 – October 25, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 24, 2026 – January 10, 2027

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Lucerne (LU)

• Sports holidays: February 2 – February 15, 2026
• Spring break: April 4 – April 19, 2026
• Summer holidays: July 4 – August 16, 2026
• Autumn holidays: October 5 – October 18, 2026
• Christmas holidays: December 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027