Public holidays in the Canton of Fribourg 2026

Easily find all the official holiday dates

Public Holidays 2026 for the Canton of Fribourg

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

In the canton of Fribourg, Catholic and Reformed municipalities may not observe exactly the same holidays. Religious holidays should be confirmed locally.

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

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

  • Fribourg
  • Bulle
  • Villars-sur-Glâne
  • Marly
  • Düdingen
  • Murten/Morat
  • Estavayer-le-Lac
Download calendar 2026 (.ics)
Year Date Public holiday
2026 Thursday 01 January 2026 New Year's Day
2026 Friday 02 January 2026 Berchtold's Day
2026 Friday 03 April 2026 Good Friday
2026 Monday 06 April 2026 Easter Monday
2026 Thursday 14 May 2026 Ascension Day
2026 Monday 25 May 2026 Whit Monday
2026 Thursday 04 June 2026 Corpus Christi
2026 Saturday 01 August 2026 Swiss National Day
2026 Saturday 15 August 2026 Assumption Day
2026 Sunday 01 November 2026 All Saints' Day
2026 Tuesday 08 December 2026 Immaculate Conception
2026 Friday 25 December 2026 Christmas Day
2026 Saturday 26 December 2026 St. Stephen's Day

More information on the canton’s official website

Frequently asked questions

Are public holidays the same across the canton of Fribourg?

In the canton of Fribourg, Catholic and Reformed municipalities may not observe exactly the same holidays. Religious holidays should be confirmed locally.

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.

FR icon School holidays 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035 for the Canton of Fribourg

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