Public holidays in the Canton of Basel-Stadt 2028

Easily find all the official holiday dates

Public Holidays 2028 for the Canton of Basel-Stadt

Public holidays in the canton of Basel City 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 Basel City by year, with dates that are easy to read and download.

No major municipal exception is flagged in our canton summary; the official website remains the reference if local confirmation is needed.

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

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

  • Basel
  • Riehen
  • Bettingen
  • Kleinbasel
  • Grossbasel
  • St. Johann
  • Gundeldingen
Download calendar 2028 (.ics)
Year Date Public holiday
2028 Saturday 01 January 2028 New Year's Day
2028 Friday 14 April 2028 Good Friday
2028 Monday 17 April 2028 Easter Monday
2028 Monday 01 May 2028 Labour Day
2028 Thursday 25 May 2028 Ascension Day
2028 Monday 05 June 2028 Whit Monday
2028 Tuesday 01 August 2028 Swiss National Day
2028 Monday 25 December 2028 Christmas Day
2028 Tuesday 26 December 2028 St. Stephen's Day

More information on the canton’s official website

Frequently asked questions

Are public holidays the same across the canton of Basel City?

No major municipal exception is flagged in our canton summary; the official website remains the reference if local confirmation is needed.

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.

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