Public holidays in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden 2027

Easily find all the official holiday dates

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Public Holidays 2027 for the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Public holidays in the canton of Appenzell Outer Rhodes list the official dates used for planning days off, administration tasks and travel.

Key points about public holidays

This page groups the public holidays for Appenzell Outer Rhodes by year, with dates that are easy to read and download.

In Appenzell Ausserrhoden, St Stephen's Day is not always observed when Christmas falls on a Monday or Friday. Dates should be checked for the exact year.

For local planning, always compare the listed date with the official canton source, especially around Herisau and nearby municipalities.

Public holidays can vary by municipality. Main towns in the canton:

Herisau
Teufen
Urnäsch
Speicher
Heiden
Gais
Trogen

Download calendar 2027 (.ics)

Year	Date	Public holiday
2027	Friday 01 January 2027	New Year's Day
2027	Friday 26 March 2027	Good Friday
2027	Monday 29 March 2027	Easter Monday
2027	Thursday 06 May 2027	Ascension Day
2027	Monday 17 May 2027	Whit Monday
2027	Sunday 01 August 2027	Swiss National Day
2027	Saturday 25 December 2027	Christmas Day
2027	Sunday 26 December 2027	St. Stephen's Day

More information on the canton’s official website

Frequently asked questions

Are public holidays the same across the canton of Appenzell Outer Rhodes?

In Appenzell Ausserrhoden, St Stephen's Day is not always observed when Christmas falls on a Monday or Friday. Dates should be checked for the exact year.

Can I import these dates into my calendar?

Yes. The .ics download button adds the public holidays to compatible calendars such as Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook.

Which source should I check if in doubt?

The official canton source linked on the page remains the reference, especially for municipal exceptions or updates published later.