Easter determines several spring dates every year. Easter Sunday, nearby public holidays, school breaks, opening hours, return travel and later movable dates belong together.
Easter 2026 includes these dates: Good Friday: ; Easter Sunday: ; Easter Monday: . Good Friday and Easter Monday differ by canton. Easter should therefore always be checked with canton and school holidays.
Spring break and cantonal public holidays together decide whether Easter becomes a longer family block.
Good Friday and Easter Monday are not regulated the same everywhere. Canton, workplace and contract belong in one check.
Opening hours can differ by canton and municipality, especially around Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Spring breaks, public holidays, rail and Alpine routes can converge strongly around Easter.
Easter is the central movable date for several holidays and planning periods in spring. The canton decides holiday and school consequences; the recurring rule supplies the date.
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