Holiday Calendar
Basel-Stadt Public Holidays 2026
National holidays for Switzerland applicable to Basel-Stadt.
Total Holidays
33
Next Holiday
Labour Day
Days Until Next
19
Year
2026
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday |
Neujahr | New Year's Day | Public |
Jan 2, 2026 Friday |
Berchtoldstag | St. Berchtold's Day | Public |
Jan 6, 2026 Tuesday |
Heilige Drei Könige | Epiphany | Public |
Jan 6, 2026 Tuesday |
Heilige Drei Könige | Epiphany | Observance |
Mar 1, 2026 Sunday |
Jahrestag der Ausrufung der Republik | Republic Day | Public |
Mar 19, 2026 Thursday |
Josefstag | Saint Joseph's Day | Public |
Mar 19, 2026 Thursday |
Josefstag | Saint Joseph's Day | Observance |
Apr 3, 2026 Friday |
Karfreitag | Good Friday | Public |
Apr 4, 2026 Saturday |
Näfelser Fahrt | Näfels procession | Public |
Apr 6, 2026 Monday |
Ostermontag | Easter Monday | Public |
Apr 6, 2026 Monday |
Ostermontag | Easter Monday | Observance |
May 1, 2026 Friday |
Tag der Arbeit | Labour Day | Public |
May 1, 2026 Friday |
Tag der Arbeit | Labour Day | Observance |
May 14, 2026 Thursday |
Auffahrt | Ascension Day | Public |
May 25, 2026 Monday |
Pfingstmontag | Whit Monday | Public |
May 25, 2026 Monday |
Pfingstmontag | Whit Monday | Observance |
Jun 4, 2026 Thursday |
Fronleichnam | Corpus Christi | Public |
Jun 4, 2026 Thursday |
Fronleichnam | Corpus Christi | Observance |
Jun 29, 2026 Monday |
Peter und Paul | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Observance |
Aug 1, 2026 Saturday |
Bundesfeier | Swiss National Day | Public |
Aug 15, 2026 Saturday |
Maria Himmelfahrt | Assumption of the Virgin Mary | Public |
Aug 15, 2026 Saturday |
Maria Himmelfahrt | Assumption of the Virgin Mary | Observance |
Sep 10, 2026 Thursday |
Jeûne genevois | Geneva Prayday | Public |
Sep 20, 2026 Sunday |
Eidgenössischer Dank-, Buss- und Bettag | Federal Day of Thanksgiving | Observance |
Sep 21, 2026 Monday |
Bettagsmontag | Federal Fast Monday | Public |
Nov 1, 2026 Sunday |
Allerheiligen | All Saints' Day | Public |
Nov 1, 2026 Sunday |
Allerheiligen | All Saints' Day | Observance |
Dec 8, 2026 Tuesday |
Mariä Empfängnis | Immaculate Conception | Public |
Dec 8, 2026 Tuesday |
Mariä Empfängnis | Immaculate Conception | Observance |
Dec 25, 2026 Friday |
Weihnachten | Christmas Day | Public |
Dec 26, 2026 Saturday |
Stephanstag | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
Dec 26, 2026 Saturday |
Stephanstag | St. Stephen's Day | Observance |
Dec 31, 2026 Thursday |
Restauration de la République | Restoration Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Basel-Stadt have in 2026?
Basel-Stadt follows the national holiday calendar of Switzerland, which has 33 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Basel-Stadt?
The next public holiday applicable to Basel-Stadt is Labour Day on May 1, 2026.
Are national holidays in Switzerland observed in Basel-Stadt?
Yes. All national public holidays of Switzerland are observed in Basel-Stadt. Some states may also have additional regional holidays.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Basel-Stadt?
Yes, banks and government offices in Basel-Stadt are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Basel-Stadt?
New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Switzerland, and is therefore observed in Basel-Stadt.
Do schools close on public holidays in Basel-Stadt?
Yes, schools in Basel-Stadt are generally closed on national public holidays as declared by Switzerland.
What currency is used in Basel-Stadt?
The official currency of Basel-Stadt is the same as Switzerland: Swiss franc.
What is the weather like in Basel-Stadt?
Check the current 8-day weather forecast for Basel-Stadt on our Weather page.