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How to maximise annual leave in Switzerland in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 29 days off in Switzerland in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in Switzerland, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 4 | Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 3 – Wed 5 May, Fri 7 May | Ascension Day |
| 15 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 18 – Fri 21 May | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| 24 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 26 – Fri 30 Jul | Bundesfeiertag |
| 11 Sept 2027 – 19 Sept 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 13 – Fri 17 Sept | Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer |
| 18 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 20 – Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 9 Jan 2028 | 10 for 6 | Fri 31 Dec, Mon 3 – Fri 7 Jan | New Year's Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in Switzerland, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 5 | Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| 6 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 7 May | Ascension Day |
| 14 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 14 May | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| 30 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Jul | Bundesfeiertag |
| 17 Sept 2027 – 19 Sept 2027 | 3 | Fri 17 Sept | Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 3 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 8 leave days give 19 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off, book Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar
- 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 3 – Wed 5 May, Fri 7 May
See also: Switzerland business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to Switzerland holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in Switzerland in 2027?
Up to 29 days off, by using the leave on 8 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in Switzerland in 2027?
20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off for 4 leave days, around Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday.
How many long weekends can I make in Switzerland in 2027?
8 long weekends cost just one leave day each.