Public holidays in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, 2026 and 2027
Every statutory public holiday (bank holiday) in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden with its date and weekday, plus the bridge days.
Public holidays 2026 in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Neujahr (New Year's Day) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| Friday | Karfreitag (Good Friday) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| Monday | Ostermontag (Easter Monday) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| Thursday | Auffahrt (Ascension Day) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| Monday | Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| SaturdayWeekend | Bundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| Friday | Weihnachten (Christmas Day) | Statutory, whole canton |
Public holidays 2027 in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Neujahr (New Year's Day) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| Friday | Karfreitag (Good Friday) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| Monday | Ostermontag (Easter Monday) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| Thursday | Auffahrt (Ascension Day) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| Monday | Pfingstmontag (Whit Monday) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| SundayWeekend | Bundesfeiertag (Swiss National Day) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| SaturdayWeekend | Weihnachten (Christmas Day) | Statutory, whole canton | |
| SundayWeekend | Stephanstag (St Stephen's Day) | Statutory, whole canton |
Half-days and local days are listed further down, as far as official sources name them. The list is not complete: municipalities can have days of their own.
The 2027 dates of movable local days are calculated from the rule. Check them nearer the time.
Sources: Verordnung zum Bundesgesetz vom 13. März 1964 über die Arbeit in Industrie, Gewerbe und Handel (Arbeitsgesetz), bGS 822.11, Art. 7. No guarantee.
Half-days and local days in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
These days are not statutory public holidays for the whole canton and are not counted in the tables above.
Administration only: not a general day off (2)
On these days only the administration named is closed. For everyone else they are ordinary working days unless the employment contract says otherwise.
| Day | Date 2026 | Date 2027 | Extent | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berchtoldstag (2 January) | Full day | Cantonal administration Source | ||
| Schliessung über den Jahreswechsel (Year-end closure) | – | Full day | Cantonal administration Source |
Bridge days 2026 and 2027 in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
A bridge day is a single working day between a public holiday and the weekend: take it off and you get a long weekend.
2026
- 4 days off in a row
Holiday: Neujahr (New Year's Day) (Thursday, 1 January)
- 4 days off in a row
Holiday: Auffahrt (Ascension Day) (Thursday, 14 May)
2027
- 4 days off in a row
Holiday: Auffahrt (Ascension Day) (Thursday, 6 May)
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Appenzell AusserrhodenHolidays, blocked automatically
- WeihnachtenChristmas DayDec 25blocked
- NeujahrNew Year's DayJan 1blocked
- KarfreitagGood FridayMar 26blocked
- OstermontagEaster MondayMar 29blocked
- AuffahrtAscension DayMay 6blocked
Frequently asked questions about holidays in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
No. In the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, 2 January is not a public holiday in 2026 or 2027.
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