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46 confirmed · 7 with a typical period · Switzerland

August 2026
17.08.–12.12.
🛠 Titlis: Rotair Gondola Out of Service Due to Maintenance
Lucerne, Switzerland, Engelberg–Titlis, Switzerland · Roadworks · TITLIS Bergbahnen ↗
October 2026
19.10.–27.11.
🚧 Pilatus: Rack Railway Closure and Gondola Maintenance
Lucerne, Switzerland, Pilatus, Switzerland · Closure · Pilatus-Bahnen, timetable ↗
24.10.–08.11.
🛍 Basel Autumn Fair (Herbstmesse)
Bazel, Switzerland · Fair or market · Basel Tourism ↗
The oldest fair in Switzerland, dating back to 1471: fairground rides spread across seven squares and a pottery market on Petersplatz.
November 2026
19.11.–24.12.
🛍 Christmas Market at Zurich Main Station
Zurich, Switzerland · Fair or market · Polarzauber, organiser ↗
One of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe, housed inside the main station concourse; open regardless of bad weather.
19.11.–24.12.
🛍 Noël au Quai in Geneva
Ženeva, Switzerland · Fair or market · Genève Tourisme ↗
A Christmas market on the shores of Lake Geneva; together with the Escalade festival, it makes December a compelling time to visit Geneva.
20.11.–24.12.
🛍 Montreux Noël
Montreux, Switzerland · Fair or market · Montreux Noël, official organiser ↗
A market along the lakeside, with Father Christmas flying above the town and a chalet at the summit of Rochers-de-Naye.
23.11.
🎊 Zibelemärit, the Onion Market of Bern
Bern, stari grad, Switzerland · Traditional event · Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, About Switzerland ↗
Bern's most celebrated tradition: at dawn, the old town transforms into a market of braided onions, and the day is filled with confetti battles.
26.11.–23.12.
🛍 Basel Christmas Market
Bazel, Münsterplatz i Barfüsserplatz, Switzerland · Fair or market · Canton of Basel-City ↗
Two squares in the old town, one of the most beautiful markets in the country.
December 2026
03.12.–21.12.
🛍 Christmas Market in Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland · Fair or market · Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt — organiser ↗
A small market on Franziskanerplatz in the old town, easily combined with a walk along the river.
08.12.
🕊 Immaculate Conception
Lucerne, Switzerland, Kanton Tesin (Lugano, Locarno, Belinzona), Switzerland · Religious event · Kanton Luzern, Ruhetagsgesetz SRL 855 ↗
11.12.–13.12.
🎊 Fête de l'Escalade in Geneva
Ženeva, stari grad, Switzerland · Traditional event · Compagnie de 1602, organiser ↗
Geneva celebrates its defence of the city in 1602: torchlit processions in historical costumes, mulled wine, and chocolate cauldrons smashed by the youngest and oldest at the table.
12.12.–04.04.
🚧 Jungfrau Region: Autumn Lull and the Start of the Ski Season
Interlaken, Switzerland · Closure · Jungfraubahnen, Jungfrau Ski Region price list ↗
25.12.
🕊 Christmas Public holiday Non-working day
Switzerland · entire country · Religious event · Canton of Basel-City, list of public holidays ↗
26.12.
🕊 St. Stephen's Day
Switzerland · entire country · Religious event · Canton of Basel-City, list of public holidays ↗
26.12.–31.12.
🏅 Spengler Cup in Davos
Davos, Switzerland · Sports event · Spengler Cup Davos, official organiser ↗
The oldest international ice hockey tournament in the world, held every year between Christmas and New Year.
31.12.
🕯 Restoration of the Genevan Republic
Ženeva, Switzerland · Commemoration · Canton of Geneva — official public holidays 2022–2027 ↗
31.12.
🎊 Silvesterchlausen in Urnäsch
Urneš, Apencel, Switzerland · Traditional event · Switzerland Tourism ↗
Costumed 'beautiful' and 'ugly' Chläuse carrying enormous bells travel from farm to farm from dawn, yodelling as they go. This is a living tradition, not a performance — and it happens twice: once for the new New Year and once for the old one.
31.12.–01.01.
🎪 New Year's Eve in Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland · Festival · ZVV, public transport authority of the canton of Zurich ↗
At midnight the lights in the city centre go out and a fireworks display lasting around fifteen minutes begins over the lake.
January 2027
01.01.
🕊 New Year's Day Public holiday Non-working day
Switzerland · entire country · Religious event · Kanton Basel-Stadt — public holidays list ↗
02.01.
🎊 Berchtoldstag
Zurich, Switzerland, Interlaken, Switzerland · Traditional event · Zürich Tourism — list of public holidays ↗
13.01.
🎊 Silvesterchlausen in Urnäsch
Urneš, Apencel, Switzerland · Traditional event · Switzerland Tourism ↗
Costumed 'beautiful' and 'ugly' Chläuse carrying enormous bells travel from farm to farm from dawn, yodelling as they go. This is a living tradition, not a performance — and it happens twice: once for the new New Year and once for the old one.
15.01.–17.01.
🏅 Lauberhorn World Cup Races in Wengen
Interlaken, Switzerland, Vengen, Switzerland · Sports event · Lauberhornrennen Wengen, organiser ↗
The longest downhill course on the World Cup circuit, with the Eiger as a backdrop; the atmosphere among the crowds is part of the experience.
18.01.–22.01.
📅 World Economic Forum in Davos
Davos i Klosters, Switzerland · Other · Destination Davos Klosters ↗
February 2027
04.02.–09.02.
🎭 Lucerne Carnival (Luzerner Fasnacht)
Lucerne, Switzerland · Carnival · Luzerner Fasnachtskomitee — programme ↗
The largest carnival in central Switzerland: it kicks off with a bang at 5 a.m. on Thursday, followed by six days of Guggenmusik bands and masked revellers throughout the entire old town.
07.02.
🏅 White Turf in St. Moritz
Sent Moric, jezero, Switzerland · Sports event · White Turf St. Moritz — official organiser ↗
Horse racing and skijoring on the frozen lake of St. Moritz, held on three consecutive weekends in February.
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March–October
📅 Gotthard Tunnel Queues During Holidays date not confirmed
Gothardski drumski tunel, Gešenen–Airolo, Switzerland · Other · TCS, Swiss Automobile Club ↗
May–June
🕊 Corpus Christi date not confirmed
Lucerne, Switzerland, Kanton Tesin (Lugano, Locarno, Belinzona), Switzerland · Religious event · Kanton Luzern, Ruhetagsgesetz SRL 855 ↗
September
🎊 Schafscheid and the Descent of the Herds in Jaun date not confirmed
Jaun, kanton Friburg, Switzerland · Traditional event · Canton of Fribourg, living tradition ↗
A sheep market more than four centuries old and decorated herds descending from alpine pastures: Switzerland as the city guides never show it.
October
🛍 OLMA, the Fair in St. Gallen date not confirmed
Sankt Galen, Switzerland · Fair or market · OLMA Messen St. Gallen ↗
Switzerland's largest agriculture and food fair, known for the OLMA sausage and livestock displays in the arenas.
November–December
🛍 Christmas Markets in Bern date not confirmed
Bern, Switzerland · Fair or market · Berner Weihnachtsmärkte — organiser ↗
Markets on Waisenhausplatz and Münsterplatz squares in the UNESCO-protected old town.
November–May
🚧 Winter Closure of Alpine Passes date not confirmed
Prevoj Furka, Switzerland, Prevoj Gothard, Switzerland, Prevoj Grimzel, Switzerland, Prevoj Susten, Switzerland · Closure · Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Furka car-carrying train (year-round) ↗
December
🎊 Klausjagen in Küssnacht am Rigi date not confirmed
Kisnaht na Rigiju, Switzerland · Traditional event · St. Niklausengesellschaft Küssnacht, organiser ↗
One of the most spectacular nocturnal traditions in Switzerland: around two hundred enormous illuminated mitre lanterns, cracking whips, and a thousand bells ringing through a darkened town.