Geneva Restoration observance at year end

Restoration of the Republic

Cantonal holiday Canton of Geneva Falls on: Thursday 4 days off without leave

Restoration of the Republic falls on Thursday, 31 December in 2026. It is a public holiday in the canton of Geneva, not nationwide.

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Restoration of the Republic falls on Thursday, 31 December in 2026. It is a public holiday in the canton of Geneva, not nationwide. Canton of Geneva; 31 December is not a cantonal public holiday under this title in the other 25 cantons.

Restoration of the Republic 2026

Date, scope and what changes

Geneva public holiday at year-end

Restoration of the Republic falls on Thursday, 31 December in 2026. It is a public holiday in the canton of Geneva, not nationwide. Only Swiss National Day on 1 August has federal constitutional holiday status. Restoration of the Republic is governed by the canton of Geneva.

Canton of Geneva; 31 December is not a cantonal public holiday under this title in the other 25 cantons.

In Geneva, Thursday is followed by New Year's Day on Friday, observed through cantonal rules across Switzerland, and then the weekend, creating a four-day break without leave.

The official Geneva name is Restauration de la République, commemorating the republic's restoration in 1813.

Date
31 December.
Scope
Canton of Geneva
Canton of Geneva; 31 December is not a cantonal public holiday under this title in the other 25 cantons.
Planning
4 days off without leave
In Geneva, New Year's Day and the weekend follow 31 December, creating four days off without leave.
4 days off without leave

Geneva year-end creates four free days

In Geneva, New Year's Day and the weekend follow 31 December, creating four days off without leave.

Keep Restoration and New Year's Eve legally distinct. In Geneva, New Year's Day and the weekend follow 31 December, creating four days off without leave.

Employment: Geneva's public-holiday status applies to 31 December; outside Geneva, any time off depends on the employer and applicable agreement.

School: School holidays and year-end care follow the relevant calendar; Geneva's holiday does not create a nationwide school rule.

Opening hours: Shops and services may publish special year-end hours; keep the public holiday and New Year's Eve distinct when checking access.

Calendar effect
31 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
4 days off without leave

Assumption: Monday-Friday working week.

Workplace applicability is not confirmed; no leave days are preselected. Local or partial employment entitlement for Restoration of the Republic (2026-12-31) at the workplace in Switzerland must be confirmed with the municipality and employer.

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Geneva public holiday at year-end

Restoration of the Republic commemorates the restoration of the Republic of Geneva. It falls on New Year's Eve but is legally a distinct Geneva public holiday.

Restoration of the Republic in Switzerland
Restoration of the Republic commemorates the restoration of the Republic of Geneva. It falls on New Year's Eve but is legally a distinct Geneva public holiday.

Geneva's restoration in 1813

In Geneva, 31 December commemorates the restoration of the Republic in 1813 after French rule. The holiday is therefore political and cantonal in character.

Official Geneva commemoration

Ceremonial and historical references distinguish the date from ordinary New Year's Eve. Outside Geneva, 31 December does not carry this cantonal public-holiday status.

For travel or participation, use the local information published for the affected canton or municipality.

Sources & further reading

  1. SECO: leisure and public holidays : Federal guidance distinguishing the nationwide holiday from cantonal holidays.
  2. Swiss Labour Act Art. 20a : Federal labour rule for canton-designated holidays.
  3. Federal Constitution Art. 110 : constitutional status of Swiss National Day.
  4. Historical federal compilation (2011) : Historical context only; not current scope authority.
  5. EDK school holidays : Cantonal school-holiday source.
  6. Canton of Geneva: official holidays : current official cantonal calendar for 2026.
  7. Canton of Geneva: restoration of the republic : Official cantonal history authority for Geneva's 1813 restoration.
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