School holidays

Summer break 2027

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

Answer

When is it?

Summer break 2027 is staggered by canton or school group. The first range is 17 June 2027 - 29 August 2027 for TI; the cards below show every group.

Upcoming date
360 days until Summer break

Check family travel, childcare and busy travel windows early.

Exact dates

By canton group

Full overview
TI

17 June 2027 - 29 August 2027

Tessin
74 days
School year 2026/27 79% · 289 days until summer break
VS

30 June 2027 - 15 August 2027

Wallis
47 days
School year 2026/27 83% · 302 days until summer break
AI, BE, BL, BS, GL, JU, LU, NE, NW, OW, UR, and ZG

3 July 2027 - 15 August 2027

Appenzell Innerrhoden Bern Basel-Landschaft Basel-Stadt Glarus Jura Luzern Neuenburg Nidwalden Obwalden Uri Zug
44 days
School year 2026/27 84% · 305 days until summer break
GE

3 July 2027 - 25 August 2027

Genf
54 days
School year 2026/27 84% · 305 days until summer break
VD

3 July 2027 - 22 August 2027

Waadt
51 days
School year 2026/27 84% · 305 days until summer break
AR, SG, SH, SO, SZ, and TG

10 July 2027 - 15 August 2027

Appenzell Ausserrhoden St. Gallen Schaffhausen Solothurn Schwyz Thurgau
37 days
School year 2026/27 86% · 312 days until summer break
FR

10 July 2027 - 25 August 2027

Freiburg
47 days
School year 2026/27 86% · 312 days until summer break
AG

17 July 2027 - 8 August 2027

Aargau
23 days
School year 2026/27 87% · 319 days until summer break
ZH

17 July 2027 - 22 August 2027

Zürich
37 days
School year 2026/27 87% · 319 days until summer 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

Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, childcare, camps, work absences and regional peak demand.

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 summer break

Short answers about canton differences, work leave and planning.

Are summer break dates the same in every canton?

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

Do summer break mean parents are automatically off work?

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

How should I plan around summer break?

Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, childcare, camps, work absences and regional peak demand. Use the planner for public holidays, calendar weeks for project timing and the calendar subscription for ongoing updates.