Switzerland Working Days Calculator
Count Swiss working days between any two dates with all national public holidays excluded for 2026. Switzerland has 26 cantons, each with additional cantonal holidays beyond the national list.
Count working days in Switzerland between any two dates — national public holidays excluded.
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Covers Switzerland's most widely observed national holidays. Easter-based holidays are computed algorithmically. Each of the 26 cantons adds 1–3 additional cantonal holidays not included here — verify for your specific canton.
Formula
Working Days = Weekdays − Swiss public holidays falling on weekdays
Count all Monday–Friday days in the range, then subtract Swiss national public holidays on weekdays. Cantonal holidays are not included — check the official cantonal calendar for your location.
Worked Example
Scenario: 15-day project starting Monday 28 Apr 2025 in Zurich.
Ascension Day (29 May) and Whit Monday (9 June) fall outside the 15-day window here.
Weekdays 28 Apr – 16 May: 15 • National holidays in window: 0
Completion: Friday 16 May 2025
Common Mistakes
- Ignoring cantonal holidays. Each of Switzerland's 26 cantons adds 1–3 further public holidays beyond the national list.
- Missing Berchtoldstag. 2 January is observed in most German-speaking cantons, effectively extending New Year to a 2-day break.
- Overlooking Auffahrt (Ascension). Ascension always falls on a Thursday. Many Swiss businesses also take the following Friday off as a bridge day.
Guide
How to Use
- 1
Enter start and end dates
Both dates are inclusive.
- 2
Click Calculate
The tool counts Mon–Fri days and deducts Swiss national holidays for the selected year.
- 3
Review excluded holidays
Any national holidays within your range are listed by name.
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Add cantonal holidays if needed
Check the official cantonal calendar for your specific location.
FAQ
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