Saint Joseph's Day
Regional public holiday in Switzerland · Josefstag
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 March | Thursday | Regional |
| 2027 | 19 March | Friday | Regional |
Where it applies
Nidwalden, Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais (Wallis).
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Switzerland it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Bern around 19 March: high 10°C (50°F), low 1°C (34°F), rain on 26% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Bern. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 19 March in Bern: (MET Norway)
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