Vaud school & public holidays: official calendar

In short: the next school holidays in Vaud are the winter holidays, from Thursday 24 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027. Next come the February break (relâches) from 6 to 14 February 2027, Easter from 26 March to 11 April 2027, the Ascension bridge from 6 to 9 May 2027 and the summer holidays from 3 July to 22 August 2027. School starts again on Monday 23 August 2027.

Add every date to your calendar: the canton of Vaud publishes an official calendar file you can import into Google Calendar, Outlook or Calendar (iPhone/Mac): all school holidays up to 2031 (.ics) · 2027 only (.ics) · printable PDF calendar. For the public holidays: Vaud public holidays 2027 (.ics).

Google Calendar: Settings → Import & export → Import. iPhone: open the file, then tap "Add All". The official files are in French.

Vaud school calendar 2026-27

Easter is very early in 2027 (28 March), so the Easter holidays start on 26 March and the February break on 6 February.

Vaud school calendar 2027-28

The following school year starts on Monday 21 August 2028.

Where to check the official dates

Source: Canton of Vaud, Jours fériés et vacances scolaires (Department of Education and Vocational Training, in French). Every date on this page has been checked against the official 2023-2031 calendar (PDF). Before a non-refundable booking, take a quick look at the official page.

Vaud public holidays 2027

* 2 January isn't a holiday everywhere (for example not in Geneva), and Federal Fast Monday is a public holiday only in the canton of Vaud. In 2027, 2 January, 1 August and Christmas fall on a weekend. 26 December (St Stephen's Day) is not a public holiday in Vaud.

One public holiday is left in 2026: Christmas Day, Friday 25 December 2026.

Source: Canton of Vaud, public holidays and school holidays 2027. Calendar file: Vaud public holidays 2027 (.ics).

Working days in Vaud in 2027: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 6 public holidays that fall on a weekday = 255 working days.

Is Corpus Christi a holiday in Vaud?

No. Corpus Christi (Fête-Dieu) falls on Thursday 27 May 2027, but it isn't a public holiday in the canton of Vaud. It is one in Valais and in the canton of Fribourg, though. If you work with clients there, many businesses are closed that day.

Bridge days and long weekends in Vaud in 2027

No leave needed: New Year from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 January 2027, Whitsun from 15 to 17 May and the Federal Fast weekend from 18 to 20 September. Less favourable in 2027: 1 August (Sunday) and Christmas (Saturday).

Self-employed? Build your time off into your rate

Unlike employees, self-employed people aren't paid during holidays or on public holidays: every week off has to be part of how you calculate your hourly rate.

What about the other cantons?

In Switzerland, each canton sets its own school calendar. The dates on this page apply only to the canton of Vaud: Geneva, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Valais publish different calendars, and their February and summer holidays don't always line up.

In Valais, dates can also vary by commune and region. Check the official calendar of the canton or your commune. If you work in Lausanne and your children go to school in Valais, check both calendars: the February break doesn't always fall in the same week.

FAQ: school holidays and public holidays in Vaud

When are the next school holidays in Vaud?

The winter holidays, from Thursday 24 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027. After that comes the February break (relâches) from 6 to 14 February 2027.

What are the Vaud school holiday dates for 2026-27?

According to the official calendar of the canton of Vaud:

• start of school: Monday 17 August 2026
• autumn holidays: 10 to 25 October 2026
• winter holidays: 24 December 2026 to 10 January 2027
• February break (relâches): 6 to 14 February 2027
• Easter holidays: 26 March to 11 April 2027
• Ascension bridge: 6 to 9 May 2027
• Whit Monday: 17 May 2027
• summer holidays: 3 July to 22 August 2027

What are the Vaud school holidays for 2027-28?

• start of school: Monday 23 August 2027
• autumn holidays: 9 to 24 October 2027
• winter holidays: 24 December 2027 to 9 January 2028
• February break (relâches): 12 to 20 February 2028
• Easter holidays: 14 to 30 April 2028
• Ascension bridge: 25 to 28 May 2028
• Whit Monday: 5 June 2028
• summer holidays: 1 July to 20 August 2028

How do I add the Vaud school holidays to my calendar?

Download the official file from the canton of Vaud: all holidays up to 2031 (.ics) or 2027 only (.ics). In Google Calendar: Settings → Import & export → Import. On iPhone or Mac: open the file, then "Add All".

What are the public holidays in Vaud in 2027?

New Year's Day (1 January) and 2 January, Good Friday (26 March), Easter Monday (29 March), Ascension Day (6 May), Whit Monday (17 May), Swiss National Day (1 August), Federal Fast Monday (20 September) and Christmas Day (25 December).

When is the February break (relâches) 2027 in Vaud?

From Saturday 6 to Sunday 14 February 2027. In 2028: from 12 to 20 February.

When are the summer holidays 2027 in Vaud?

From Saturday 3 July to Sunday 22 August 2027. School starts again on Monday 23 August 2027.

When are Easter and Ascension 2027?

Easter Sunday is on 28 March 2027 (Good Friday on 26 March, Easter Monday on 29 March). Ascension Day is Thursday 6 May 2027; Vaud schools bridge the gap until Sunday 9 May.

Is 26 December a public holiday in Vaud?

No. Unlike many German-speaking cantons, Vaud doesn't have St Stephen's Day as a public holiday.

Are school holidays the same across Switzerland?

No. Each canton sets its own school calendar. Dates differ in Valais, Geneva and Fribourg; in Valais they can even vary by commune.

Where can I check the official dates?

On the canton's page Jours fériés et vacances scolaires, which also has the PDF calendar and the .ics files up to 2031.

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