Swiss National Day

When is Swiss National Day?

Saturday, 1 August 2026

Holiday Guide

About Swiss National Day

Swiss National Day marks the founding alliance of the Swiss Confederation. Bonfires, fireworks, lanterns, local speeches, and mountain-town celebrations are associated with the holiday.

Traditions and Observance

Swiss National Day is commonly associated with Bonfires, Fireworks, Lanterns, Local speeches, Community celebrations. These customs shape how the holiday is recognized and give it a distinct character from one community to another.

Date and Significance

This page tracks the next date for Swiss National Day and shows how the holiday appears across upcoming years. Visitors can use the countdown, date table, and related celebrations to plan ahead and compare similar observances.

Future Swiss National Day dates

The following is a list of dates of when Swiss National Day will happen in the next five years.

YearDateLink
2027Next
Sunday, 1 August 2027Countdown
2028
Tuesday, 1 August 2028Countdown
2029
Wednesday, 1 August 2029Countdown
2030
Thursday, 1 August 2030Countdown
2031
Friday, 1 August 2031Countdown