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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 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Thu 7 Jan 2027, Fri 8 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 4 | Mon 22 Mar 2027, Tue 23 Mar 2027, Wed 24 Mar 2027, Thu 25 Mar 2027 | Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 3 May 2027, Tue 4 May 2027, Wed 5 May 2027, Fri 7 May 2027 | Ascension Day |
| 15 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 18 May 2027, Wed 19 May 2027, Thu 20 May 2027, Fri 21 May 2027 | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| 24 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 26 Jul 2027, Tue 27 Jul 2027, Wed 28 Jul 2027, Thu 29 Jul 2027, Fri 30 Jul 2027 | Bundesfeiertag |
| 11 Sept 2027 – 19 Sept 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 13 Sept 2027, Tue 14 Sept 2027, Wed 15 Sept 2027, Thu 16 Sept 2027, Fri 17 Sept 2027 | Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer |
| 18 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 9 for 5 | Mon 20 Dec 2027, Tue 21 Dec 2027, Wed 22 Dec 2027, Thu 23 Dec 2027, Fri 24 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 9 Jan 2028 | 10 for 6 | Fri 31 Dec 2027, Mon 3 Jan 2028, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Thu 6 Jan 2028, Fri 7 Jan 2028 | 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 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 5 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| 6 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 7 May 2027 | Ascension Day |
| 14 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 14 May 2027 | Pentecost, Whit Monday |
| 30 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Jul 2027 | Bundesfeiertag |
| 17 Sept 2027 – 19 Sept 2027 | 3 | Fri 17 Sept 2027 | Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 26 Dec 2027 | 3 | Fri 24 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec 2027 | 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 Mar 2027, Tue 23 Mar 2027, Wed 24 Mar 2027, Thu 25 Mar 2027
- 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 3 May 2027, Tue 4 May 2027, Wed 5 May 2027, Fri 7 May 2027
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.