School holidays

Carnival break 2027

Exact school-holiday ranges by canton or school group, with planning links and subscription options.

Answer

When is it?

Carnival break 2027 is staggered by canton or school group. The first range is 30 January 2027 - 7 February 2027 for GL and TG; the cards below show every group.

Upcoming date
222 days until Carnival break

Check family travel, childcare and busy travel windows early.

Exact dates

By canton group

Full overview
GL and TG

30 January 2027 - 7 February 2027

Glarus Thurgau
9 days
School year 2026/27 41% · 151 days until carnival break
LU, NW, OW, and SH

30 January 2027 - 14 February 2027

Luzern Nidwalden Obwalden Schaffhausen
16 days
School year 2026/27 41% · 151 days until carnival break
AI

5 February 2027 - 14 February 2027

Appenzell Innerrhoden
10 days
School year 2026/27 43% · 157 days until carnival break
BL, BS, SO, and ZG

6 February 2027 - 21 February 2027

Basel-Landschaft Basel-Stadt Solothurn Zug
16 days
School year 2026/27 43% · 158 days until carnival break
FR, TI, and VD

6 February 2027 - 14 February 2027

Freiburg Tessin Waadt
9 days
School year 2026/27 43% · 158 days until carnival break
GE and JU

13 February 2027 - 21 February 2027

Genf Jura
9 days
School year 2026/27 45% · 165 days until carnival break
VS

20 February 2027 - 7 March 2027

Wallis
16 days
School year 2026/27 47% · 172 days until carnival break
NE, SZ, and UR

27 February 2027 - 7 March 2027

Neuenburg Schwyz Uri
9 days
School year 2026/27 49% · 179 days until carnival break
Data basis

Official EDK dates, grouped by canton

The displayed date rows are grouped from official EDK school-holiday data. Movable school-free days, local arrangements and school-specific deviations are still separate checks.

EDK school-holiday regulation EDK holiday calendar
What to do next

Use the date, then plan around it

Carnival break needs the canton date plus local carnival schedules and school-specific arrangements.

Families

Childcare first

School-free weekdays still need childcare or approved leave.

Work

Not automatically off

School holidays do not replace employment leave rules.

Travel

Expect demand peaks

Starts and ends can affect traffic, booking windows and family destinations.

FAQ

Common questions about carnival break

Short answers about canton differences, work leave and planning.

Are carnival break dates the same in every canton?

No. Carnival break dates differ by canton or school group. The table on this page shows the exact range for each group.

Do carnival break mean parents are automatically off work?

No. Carnival break affect school schedules and childcare planning, but work leave still depends on employment rules and approved vacation days.

How should I plan around carnival break?

Carnival break needs the canton date plus local carnival schedules and school-specific arrangements. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.