Easter Monday 2025
Date: April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Country: Switzerland Public Holidays
Description
Easter Monday in Switzerland is a public holiday that follows Easter Sunday. It is part of the Christian celebration of Easter and continues the focus on the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus. The day is marked across the country.
The date changes each year because it depends on the Easter date. Easter Monday always falls on the Monday after Easter Sunday, so it usually comes in March or April. Schools, many businesses, and public offices are closed on this day.
For many people the day is a time to rest after Holy Week and Easter Sunday. It gives families and communities extra time to gather, reflect, or attend church services. The holiday helps keep the religious and social importance of Easter alive.
Easter Monday is significant because it extends one of the most important events in the Christian calendar. In Switzerland it is recognized by federal law and observed nationwide, making it an important part of the public holiday calendar.
Traditions
On Easter Monday many Swiss families meet for a big meal. They eat chocolate eggs and an Easter lamb cake. Home baked breads and sweet buns also appear. Children often get small gifts and lots of candy.
Decorating and playing with eggs is common. Kids paint hard boiled eggs bright colors. Families play egg tapping where two people knock eggs gently to see which shell breaks. In parks people roll eggs down gentle slopes in playful races.
Communities hold local customs in some cantons. You may see small parades, church processions or a spring bonfire in the evening. People often take a family walk together and enjoy relaxed time with friends and relatives.
Travel Tips
Many shops, banks and some museums close or open late on Easter Monday. Trains and buses run but with fewer services in rural areas. Book tickets and restaurants ahead, and carry some cash for small shops and markets.
Expect busy trains in the morning and late afternoon. Check timetables online before travel and arrive early at stations. Enjoy hikes, parks and outdoor events, follow local safety rules, and be respectful of quiet residential areas and holiday gatherings.