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Public holidays in Solothurn 2026

Q: How many public holidays does Solothurn have in 2026?

Solothurn observes 8 public holidays in 2026: the 4 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 4 regional holidays (Good Friday, Corpus Christi, Assumption Day and All Saints' Day).

Q: How many working days and working hours are there in Solothurn in 2026?

Solothurn has 256 working days in 2026 — the Monday-to-Friday days left after the 5 public holidays that fall on a weekday. At a 40-hour week that is about 2,048 working hours .

The complete 2026 calendar of Swiss public holidays in Solothurn — all 8 dates plus bridge days, long weekends and working days for your annual planning.

Select your canton

Workday
Weekend
Public holiday

New Year's Day

No public holidays this month.

Good Friday

Ascension Day

Corpus Christi

No public holidays this month.

Swiss National Day
Assumption Day

No public holidays this month.

All Saints' Day

Christmas Day

8
Total public holidays
Federal plus regional holidays observed.
5
Fall on a weekday
Paid time off for most employees.
3
Fall on a weekend
No substitute day off — labour law does not transfer holidays that land on a weekend.
2
Long weekends in 2026
Three- or four-day stretches around holidays.
256
Working days in 2026
Mon–Fri minus public holidays for the selected scope.
21.3
Avg. working days per month
Total working days divided by 12 months.

Bridge days in Solothurn 2026 — turn 1 day of leave into 4 days off

Every public holiday that falls on a Tuesday or Thursday opens a bridge-day window: one well-placed day of annual leave turns the holiday into a four-day long weekend. Essential for freelancers planning availability and teams scheduling around short weeks.

New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
- 1 Thu
- 2 Fri
- 3 Sat
- 4 Sun
Take Friday, January 2 off
4 days off in a row (January 1 – January 4) for 1 day of leave
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 14
- 14 Thu
- 15 Fri
- 16 Sat
- 17 Sun
Take Friday, May 15 off
4 days off in a row (May 14 – May 17) for 1 day of leave
Corpus Christi
Thursday, June 4
- 4 Thu
- 5 Fri
- 6 Sat
- 7 Sun
Take Friday, June 5 off
4 days off in a row (June 4 – June 7) for 1 day of leave

Working days 2026 in Solothurn — month by month

How many billable days does each month really have? The chart shows Monday-to-Friday working days minus public holidays — the baseline for capacity planning, sprint scheduling and freelance revenue forecasts.

Dots mark months with public holidays

Q1
63 working days
1 public holiday
Q2
62 working days
3 public holidays
Q3
66 working days
2 public holidays
Q4
65 working days
2 public holidays

Every public holiday in Solothurn in 2026 — explained

A reference list of every public holiday observed in Solothurn in 2026 — date, day of the week, scope and historical background.

Regional
Friday, April 3, 2026
Good Friday
Cantonal holiday in 24 of 26 cantons — Valais and Ticino do not observe Karfreitag. Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Regional
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Corpus Christi
Cantonal holiday in 12 predominantly Catholic cantons: Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn (except the Bucheggberg district), Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais and Zug. Observed 60 days after Easter Sunday.
Regional
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Assumption Day
Cantonal holiday in 12 predominantly Catholic cantons: Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Solothurn (except the Bucheggberg district), Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais and Zug. Catholic feast commemorating the bodily assumption of Mary into heaven.
Falls on a weekend — no substitute day off.
Regional
Sunday, November 1, 2026
All Saints' Day
Cantonal holiday in 14 cantons: Appenzell Innerrhoden, Fribourg, Glarus, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, St. Gallen, Solothurn (except the Bucheggberg district), Schwyz, Ticino, Uri, Valais and Zug. In Aargau it applies only in Catholic districts. Catholic feast honouring all saints, known and unknown.
Falls on a weekend — no substitute day off.
Nationwide
Thursday, January 1, 2026
New Year's Day
Public holiday (Neujahrstag) observed in all 26 cantons. Marks the start of the new year — businesses and public offices are closed across Switzerland.
Nationwide
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ascension Day
Cantonal holiday (Auffahrt) observed in all 26 cantons. Falls 39 days after Easter Sunday.
Nationwide
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Swiss National Day
The only federally protected public holiday in Switzerland (Bundesfeier). Commemorates the founding of the Swiss Confederacy in 1291. Observed in all 26 cantons.
Falls on a weekend — no substitute day off.
Nationwide
Friday, December 25, 2026
Christmas Day
Cantonal holiday observed in all 26 cantons. Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

What the 2026 holidays mean for your business

Public holidays shape billable days, team capacity and hiring timelines. Three takeaways for Solothurn in 2026.

For freelancers

Your billable baseline

2026 offers 256 working days in Solothurn. Subtract 30 days of leave and roughly 226 potential billable days remain — the number your day rate and utilisation plans should build on.

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For hiring managers

Capacity has a low season

February has just 20 working days — the leanest month of 2026. Plan sprints, releases and go-lives around holiday clusters, and bridge capacity gaps with external experts before they hit delivery.

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For recruiters & HR

Holidays move start dates

Most 2026 holidays cluster in Q2. Factor regional holidays into notice periods, onboarding dates and payroll runs — the rules differ by region, and weekend holidays are not carried over.

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Public holidays 2026 — FAQ

Quick answers on long weekends, regional rules, paid time off and what freelancers and interim managers should know.

How many public holidays does Solothurn have in 2026?

Solothurn observes 8 public holidays in 2026: the 4 nationwide Switzerland holidays plus 4 regional holidays (Good Friday, Corpus Christi, Assumption Day and All Saints' Day).

Which public holidays are specific to Solothurn in 2026?

Beyond the 4 nationwide Switzerland holidays, Solothurn additionally observes Good Friday (April 3), Corpus Christi (June 4), Assumption Day (August 15) and All Saints' Day (November 1).

How many working days and working hours are there in Solothurn in 2026?

Solothurn has 256 working days in 2026 — the Monday-to-Friday days left after the 5 public holidays that fall on a weekday. At a 40-hour week that is about 2,048 working hours.

What are the best bridge days (Brückentage) in Solothurn in 2026?

In 2026, Solothurn offers these bridge-day (Brückentag) opportunities: New Year's Day (January 1) — take Friday January 2 off for a four-day weekend, Ascension Day (May 14) — take Friday May 15 off for a four-day weekend and Corpus Christi (June 4) — take Friday June 5 off for a four-day weekend.

Which cantons have more public holidays than Solothurn in 2026?

In 2026, these cantons have more public holidays than Solothurn (8): Ticino (15); Obwalden and Schwyz (14); Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Uri and Zug (13); Appenzell Innerrhoden and Glarus (11); Schaffhausen, Thurgau and Zurich (10); Bern, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, Geneva, St. Gallen, Vaud and Valais (9).

Which cantons have fewer public holidays than Solothurn in 2026?

In 2026, these cantons have fewer public holidays than Solothurn (8): Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Neuchâtel (7); Aargau (5).

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