No official christmas break dates are available for 2016/17 yet.
Families
Childcare first
School-free weekdays still need childcare or approved leave.
School holidays
Christmas break 2016/17
Christmas school holidays connect school, family, public holidays and the turn of the year. Check the canton-specific range before visits, childcare and return travel become crowded.
Answer
When is it?
Exact dates
By canton group
No official date rows are available for this break and year yet.
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.
What to do next
Use the date, then plan around it
Christmas break belongs next to Christmas Day, St Stephen's Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and the first school week.
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 christmas break
Short answers about canton differences, work leave and planning.
Are christmas break dates the same in every canton?
The current source lists one country-wide range for Christmas break. Still check the school or regional authority if a local school-free day is relevant.
Do christmas break mean parents are automatically off work?
No. Christmas break affect school schedules and childcare planning, but work leave still depends on employment rules and approved vacation days.
How should I plan around christmas break?
Christmas break belongs next to Christmas Day, St Stephen's Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and the first school week. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.