Holiday Calendar
St. Gallen Public Holidays 2026
Bodensee · Switzerland
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 are there in St. Gallen in 2026?
St. Gallen follows the national holiday calendar of Switzerland, which has 33 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in St. Gallen?
The next public holiday in St. Gallen is Labour Day on May 1, 2026.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in St. Gallen?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Switzerland and is observed in St. Gallen.
Are banks closed on public holidays in St. Gallen?
Yes, banks and government offices in St. Gallen are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
What state is St. Gallen in?
St. Gallen is located in Bodensee, Switzerland.
What currency is used in St. Gallen?
St. Gallen uses the Swiss franc as the official currency.
Do schools close on public holidays in St. Gallen?
Yes, schools in St. Gallen, Bodensee are generally closed on national public holidays declared by Switzerland.
What is the weather like in St. Gallen?
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