Saint Stephen's Day
Regional public holiday in Switzerland · Stephanstag
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 December | Saturday | Regional |
| 2027 | 26 December | Sunday | Regional |
Where it applies
Aargau, Bern (Berne), Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, Glarus, Graubünden (Grigioni, Grischun), Luzern, Sankt Gallen, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, Thurgau, Ticino, Zürich, Stadt Zürich (city), Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Uri.
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 26 December: high 6°C (43°F), low 0°C (32°F), rain on 40% 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 Saturday 26 December in Bern: (MET Norway)
About Saint Stephen's Day
Saint Stephen's Day falls on 26 December, the day after Christmas Day, and honours Saint Stephen, who according to the Acts of the Apostles was one of the first deacons of the early church and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. In a number of countries the day is a public holiday that extends the Christmas celebrations.
Traditions
Churches hold services in honour of Saint Stephen, and the day is generally spent with family and friends, continuing the Christmas festivities. Some regions have their own folk customs connected with the day.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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