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New Year's Eve 2026 in Switzerland

New Year’s Eve is one of the largest global celebrations because it marks the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, December 31, before the New Year. Count down to the New Year no matter where you are in the world.

Is New Year's Eve a Public Holiday?

Although New Year's Eve is not a public holiday, businesses and schools may be closed because it falls on the same date as Restoration of the Republic in 2026, which is a public holiday in Geneva.

Many people celebrate New Year's Eve to bid farewell to the year that ends and to welcome the New Year.

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About New Year's Eve

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New Year's Eve Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2021 Fri Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance
2022 Sat Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance
2023 Sun Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance
2024 Tue Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance
2025 Wed Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance
2026 Thu Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance
2027 Fri Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance
2028 Sun Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance
2029 Mon Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance
2030 Tue Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance
2031 Wed Dec 31 New Year's Eve Observance

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