Working-day calculator
Count exact Monday–Friday working days between two dates, automatically subtracting your canton's weekday public holidays.
Direct answer
A standard Swiss calendar year has 260 to 262 Monday–Friday weekdays before holidays. After subtracting weekday cantonal public holidays, net working days typically range from 248 to 254 days per year depending on the canton (for example, 252 working days in Canton Zurich in 2026).
Key statutory figures & facts
- •Both start and end dates are included in the count
- •Saturdays, Sundays and weekday cantonal holidays are subtracted automatically
- •2026 Canton Zurich (ZH) full-year working days: 252 days
- •Supports all 26 Swiss cantons across multi-year ranges
How it's calculated
- Both start and end dates are included.
- Saturdays and Sundays are removed.
- Cantonal public holidays falling on Monday–Friday are removed.
Assumptions
- Company-specific bridge days (Brückentage) and municipal half-days are not deducted.
Frequently asked questions
- How many working days are there in Zurich (ZH) in 2026?
- In 2026, Canton Zurich has 365 calendar days, 104 weekend days, and 9 public holidays falling on weekdays, leaving 252 net working days.
- Are both the start date and end date counted?
- Yes, the date range is inclusive of both the start and end date.
- How many paid vacation days are mandatory in Switzerland?
- Under Swiss Code of Obligations Art. 329a, the statutory minimum paid holiday entitlement is 4 weeks (20 working days for a 5-day week) per year, and 5 weeks (25 working days) for employees under age 20.