Event

Saint Martin's Day 2019

Saint Martin's Day is 11 November. In Switzerland the practical focus is local lantern and Räbeliechtli customs, school, municipalities and family routes.

Answer

When is it?

Saint Martin's Day 2019 is on Monday, 11 November 2019. Not a nationwide public holiday. School, municipality, clubs or church communities set the dates that matter.

Status
Past

Saint Martin's Day is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Saint Martin's Day 2019

All events
11 Nov
Saint Martin's Day Custom

Lanterns, family routes, school, municipality and regional evening dates around 11 November.

Monday, 11 November 2019
Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

The dates on this page follow recurring calendar rules. Public-holiday status is not inferred from the event name; it is kept separate and checked against Swiss statutory source context.

Labour Act Art. 20a EDK holiday calendar
Planning impact

In Switzerland, Saint Martin's Day is mainly a local lantern and family date.

Check the local date, meeting point, weather, route home and whether school or municipality schedules the event before or after 11 November.

Lanterns

Use the local date

The most important date usually comes from school, municipality, club or church, not the national holiday list.

Family

Plan the evening realistically

Meeting point, weather, younger children and the way home decide whether the evening stays calm.

Preparation

Prepare lights and clothing

Lanterns, Räbeliechtli, batteries, warm clothes and a small dinner should not wait until the evening.

Calendar

Do not only check 11/11

Many events fall on the next suitable evening or weekend.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

These dates provide context. Use the focused tools when you need leave days, week numbers, school breaks or exportable calendar data.

FAQ

Common questions about saint martin's day

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Saint Martin's Day?

Saint Martin's Day is on 11 November every year.

Is Saint Martin's Day a public holiday in Switzerland?

No. Saint Martin's Day is not a nationwide public holiday in Switzerland.

Who sets lantern or Räbeliechtli dates?

Usually school, municipality, club or church. The event can also fall before or after 11 November.