Public holidays in Switzerland
The observation of public holidays in Switzerland varies among cantons. The chart below details the legally recognised public holidays observed in the Zurich canton.
| Public Holidays in Switzerland: | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 Jan | 1 Jan |
| Good Friday | 6 Apr | 29 Mar |
| Easter Sunday | 8 Apr | 31 Mar |
| Easter Monday | 9 Apr | 1 Apr |
| Ascension Day | 17 May | 9 May |
| Whit Monday | 28 May | 20 May |
| Swiss National Day | 1 Aug | 1 Aug |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec | 25 Dec |
| St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) | 26 Dec | 26 Dec |
