Expatica Switzerland: Holidays and Celebrations in Switzerland

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Holidays & Celebrations in Switzerland

Ready to celebrate your new life in Switzerland? What better way to get to know your new home than experiencing the holidays and celebrations in Switzerland. Whatever party you’re looking for, you’ll find it in our expert guides on everything from local Christmas traditions to Swiss public holidays.

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Public holidays in Switzerland: important dates in 2022 and 2023

 Find out all about Switzerland’s public holidays 2022 and 2023, as well as other important dates to make a note of on your calendar.
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Swiss National Day: what to do and where to celebrate

 Celebrate the Swiss Confederation like a local with our guide to everything you need to know about Swiss National Day in the alpine nation.
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The best festivals in Switzerland in 2023

 From jazz festivals and snow sculpture shows to yodeling competitions and hot air balloon events, here are the best festivals in Switzerland.
Fasnacht Fasnacht

Fasnacht: how the Swiss celebrate carnival

 Fasnacht is when the Swiss let their hair down. Discover everything you need to know about Fasnacht with our guide to the Swiss carnival.
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Christmas in Switzerland: traditions, foods, and characters

 Celebrate Christmas the Swiss way with this list of top Swiss Christmas traditions, Christmas holiday activities and a Swiss-German Christmas dictionary.
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Samichlaus and Schmutzli: the Swiss Santa and his strange helper

 As the temperatures begin to drop, Swiss children eagerly anticipate the arrival of Samichlaus and Schmutzli. Who are this alpine Saint Nicholas and his strange companion?
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School holidays in Switzerland: 2022 and 2023

 Here is a list of school holidays in Switzerland in so that you can plan what to do and when if you have kids in Swiss schools.
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