School holidays in the Canton of Obwalden

Official school holiday calendar 2025-2028

School holidays 2026, 2027, 2028 for the Canton of Obwalden

School holidays in the canton of Obwalden show the break periods used by families, schools and local businesses.

Key points about school holidays

The school holiday calendar for Obwalden helps anticipate breaks, long weekends and busy travel periods in the canton.

Dates are structured by year and holiday period so they can be compared easily and imported into a calendar.

For a specific school, municipality or situation around Sarnen, check the official canton or school communication.

School holidays are valid in all towns of the canton, such as:

  • Sarnen
  • Kerns
  • Alpnach
  • Sachseln
  • Giswil
  • Lungern
  • Engelberg
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Year Start date End date Public holiday
2026 27-06-2026 09-08-2026 Summer holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2026 04-07-2026 16-08-2026 Summer holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2026 25-09-2026 11-10-2026 Autumn holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2026 03-10-2026 25-10-2026 Autumn holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2026 Sunday 01 November 2026 - All Saints' Day Official cantonal public holiday
2026 Tuesday 08 December 2026 - Immaculate Conception Official cantonal public holiday
2026 24-12-2026 06-01-2027 Christmas holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2026 24-12-2026 06-01-2027 Christmas holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2027 30-01-2027 14-02-2027 Winter holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2027 04-02-2027 14-02-2027 Winter holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2027 26-03-2027 11-04-2027 Spring holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2027 26-03-2027 11-04-2027 Spring holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2027 Thursday 06 May 2027 - Ascension Day Official cantonal public holiday
2027 Thursday 27 May 2027 - Corpus Christi Official cantonal public holiday
2027 26-06-2027 08-08-2027 Summer holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2027 03-07-2027 15-08-2027 Summer holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2027 25-09-2027 10-10-2027 Autumn holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2027 02-10-2027 24-10-2027 Autumn holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2027 Monday 01 November 2027 - All Saints' Day Official cantonal public holiday
2027 Wednesday 08 December 2027 - Immaculate Conception Official cantonal public holiday
2027 24-12-2027 06-01-2028 Christmas holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2027 24-12-2027 06-01-2028 Christmas holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2028 19-02-2028 05-03-2028 Winter holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2028 24-02-2028 05-03-2028 Winter holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2028 14-04-2028 30-04-2028 Spring holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2028 14-04-2028 30-04-2028 Spring holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2028 Thursday 25 May 2028 - Ascension Day Official cantonal public holiday
2028 Thursday 15 June 2028 - Corpus Christi Official cantonal public holiday
2028 01-07-2028 13-08-2028 Summer holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2028 08-07-2028 20-08-2028 Summer holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2028 Monday 25 September 2028 - St. Nicholas of Flüe Day Official cantonal public holiday
2028 30-09-2028 15-10-2028 Autumn holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2028 07-10-2028 29-10-2028 Autumn holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium
2028 Wednesday 01 November 2028 - All Saints' Day Official cantonal public holiday
2028 Friday 08 December 2028 - Immaculate Conception Official cantonal public holiday
2028 23-12-2028 07-01-2029 Christmas holidays Alle-Schulen-ausser-Engelberg
2028 23-12-2028 07-01-2029 Christmas holidays Engelberg-Volksschule-und-Gymnasium

More information on the canton’s official website

Frequently asked questions

Do the school holidays cover the whole canton of Obwalden?

The page presents the available canton-level summary. Some schools or municipalities may publish local details.

How can I add these holidays to a calendar?

Use the .ics button on the page to import the periods into a compatible calendar.

Why check the official source?

School calendars may be adapted by canton or school decisions; the official source confirms the applicable version.

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