Fribourg Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Fribourg?

Fribourg observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Switzerland nationally, since Fribourg doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Fribourg, Switzerland

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Fribourg, Switzerland? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Fribourg.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Fribourg observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Fribourg, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Swiss National Day (Schweizer Bundesfeiertag) on August 1) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Fribourg, Switzerland

This is Switzerland's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Switzerland's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Fribourg and the rest of Switzerland, not a separate Fribourg-specific calendar.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Fribourg

These are Switzerland's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Switzerland's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Switzerland, including Fribourg. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Swiss National Day (Schweizer Bundesfeiertag)	August 1	Federal Holiday	Full Federal & Cantonal Closure (Federal Constitution Mandated)	www.admin.ch

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Fribourg

Fribourg follows Switzerland's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Fribourg, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As Fribourg's own capital, Fribourg observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Fribourg.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fribourg Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Fribourg?

Yes, they do. Fribourg follows Switzerland's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Fribourg?

Fribourg observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Switzerland nationally, since Fribourg doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Fribourg?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Fribourg.

Do public holidays in Fribourg differ from the rest of Switzerland?

No — public holidays in Switzerland are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Fribourg observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Fribourg-specific reference, not because Fribourg has its own separate holiday list.

Does Fribourg, Fribourg's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Fribourg observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Fribourg and Switzerland. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Fribourg's public holiday dates?

Fribourg's public holidays are mandated by Switzerland's national statutory framework, published via www.admin.ch — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.