✅ Swiss Calendar — One-Page
Overview
Switzerland observes a combination of national observances,
international awareness days, religious holidays, and canton-specific public
holidays. This month includes one public holiday recognized in several Catholic
cantons, along with globally observed international days.
✅ Event Types Overview
(Switzerland)
1. Public Holidays
These are canton-specific, mainly in Catholic
regions.
- All
Saints’ Day – 1
Public Holiday (Catholic Cantons)
Recognized in cantons such as Fribourg, Jura, Lucerne, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Schwyz, Solothurn, Ticino, Uri, Valais, and Zug.
2. International Days
Observed nationally through schools, media, and national
organizations:
- World
Diabetes Day – 14
- World
Children’s Day – 20
- Day
for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – 25
3. Religious Days
Christian observances recognized across churches:
- All
Saints’ Day – 1
- All
Souls’ Day – 2
4. Cultural Events
No major Swiss cultural celebrations fall in this month.
5. Historical Events
No national Swiss historical remembrance days occur this
month.
6. Awareness Days
International campaigns widely supported in Switzerland:
- World
Diabetes Day – 14
- Day
for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – 25
7. Special Family Days
- World
Children’s Day – 20