🇨🇭 Long Weekends in Switzerland 2025
9
Opportunities
4
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
22
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2025, Switzerland has 1 free long weekend and 8 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Ascension Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Ascension Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Christmas Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
National Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 1 natural long weekend — 3 days off with no PTO needed!
3 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Ascension Day (May 29–Jun 01) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around New Year's Day (Dec 28–Jan 01) and enjoy 5 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 5 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around New Year's Day (Dec 28–Jan 05) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off