Holiday Calendar
Kanton Aargau Public Holidays 2026
National holidays for Switzerland applicable to Kanton Aargau.
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 Kanton Aargau have in 2026?
Kanton Aargau follows the national holiday calendar of Switzerland, which has 33 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Kanton Aargau?
The next public holiday applicable to Kanton Aargau is Labour Day on May 1, 2026.
Are national holidays in Switzerland observed in Kanton Aargau?
Yes. All national public holidays of Switzerland are observed in Kanton Aargau. Some states may also have additional regional holidays.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Kanton Aargau?
Yes, banks and government offices in Kanton Aargau are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Kanton Aargau?
New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Switzerland, and is therefore observed in Kanton Aargau.
Do schools close on public holidays in Kanton Aargau?
Yes, schools in Kanton Aargau are generally closed on national public holidays as declared by Switzerland.
What currency is used in Kanton Aargau?
The official currency of Kanton Aargau is the same as Switzerland: Swiss franc.
What is the weather like in Kanton Aargau?
Check the current 8-day weather forecast for Kanton Aargau on our Weather page.