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National and State Holidays in Switzerland

New Years Day
A universal holiday held in Switzerland on January 1st. This holiday in Switzerland is characterized by the expected drinking and merriment.

Good Friday
This religious holiday is recognized across Switzerland and celebrated the first Sunday after the full moon, after the Spring Equinox in late March.

Easter Sunday and Monday
This religious holiday is celebrated in Switzerland on the second and third day after Good Friday.

Ascension Day
This is another nationally recognized holiday in Switzerland that takes place 40 full days after Easter Sunday.

Whit Sunday and Monday
Yet another religious holiday in Switzerland that is held the 10th and 11th days after Ascension Day.
As you can see there are numerous national holidays that centers on religion in Switzerland.