Switzerland School Holidays 2024: Dates by Canton
- Swiss students can anticipate varying lengths of summer break in 2025, contingent on their canton.
- In addition to the summer break, students also receive two weeks off for Christmas and New Year's, one to two weeks in February, two weeks for Easter, and...
- For parents planning summer activities, knowing the specific dates for their canton is crucial.
Navigate Switzerland’s 2025 school summer vacation with precision! Swiss students experience varied lengths, with the average break around six weeks. However, individual cantons determine their schedules, creating a diverse landscape of start and end dates.Find key dates for Aargau, Zurich, Ticino and more. Parents, plan ahead! Ticino offers the longest break, Aargau the shortest. Ensure your summer plans align with your canton’s school calendar. News Directory 3 provides valuable insights.Discover what’s next for the upcoming school year!
Switzerland School Summer Vacation Dates vary by Canton in 2025
Updated June 28, 2025
Swiss students can anticipate varying lengths of summer break in 2025, contingent on their canton. While the average summer vacation spans approximately six weeks, individual cantons maintain autonomy in setting their school calendars. this decentralized system results in a patchwork of start and end dates across the country.
In addition to the summer break, students also receive two weeks off for Christmas and New Year’s, one to two weeks in February, two weeks for Easter, and another two weeks in the autumn. Several public holidays also result in school closures throughout the academic year.
For parents planning summer activities, knowing the specific dates for their canton is crucial. Here’s a breakdown of the 2025 summer school vacation dates:
- Aargau: july 21-Aug.8
- Appenzell-Auserrhoden: July 7-Aug. 8
- Appenzell-Innerrhoden: July 5-Aug.10 (or Aug. 17, depending on district)
- Basel-country: June 28-Aug. 11 or July 5-Aug.11 (depending on district)
- Basel-City: june 28-Aug. 9
- Bern: july 5-Aug. 10
- Fribourg: July 7-Aug. 22 (other days in different districts)
- Geneva: June 30-Aug. 15
- Glarus: June 28-aug. 10
- Graubünden: July 5-Aug. 10 (or longer in some districts)
- Jura: July 7-Aug.15
- Lucerne: July 5-Aug. 17
- Neuchâtel: July 7-Aug. 15
- Nidwalden: July 5-Aug. 17
- Obwalden: June 28-Aug. 10 or July 5-Aug. 17
- Schaffhausen: July 7-aug. 10
- Schwyz: July 7-Aug. 8
- Solothurn: July 8-Aug. 9
- St. Gallen: july 6-Aug.10
- Thurgau: July 7-Aug. 10
- Ticino: June 19-Aug. 29
- Uri: July 6-Aug. 18
- Valais: June 23-Aug. 15
- Vaud: June 28-Aug. 15
- Zug: June 9,June 19,or July 5-Aug. 17
- Zurich: July 6-Aug. 8 or July 14-Aug.16
Ticino boasts the longest summer break, while Aargau has the shortest.Private and international schools typically operate on different schedules than public schools.
What’s next
Parents should confirm specific dates with their local school districts, as some variations may exist within cantons. checking the school calendar ensures accurate planning for the summer months.