Restoration of the Republic

The next dates

• 2026Thursday, 31 December
• 2027Friday, 31 December
• 2028Sunday, 31 DecemberWeekend

In which cantons is Restoration of the Republic a holiday?

• 1cantonpublic holiday throughout the canton
• 25cantonsnot a holiday

Origin

Napoleon had annexed Geneva in 1798 and made it the capital of the French department of Léman. On 31 December 1813, the Genevans regained their territory. 31 December commemorates this Restoration of the Republic, among other things with cannon shots in the morning and a service in St. Peter's Cathedral.

Sources: Ville de Genève: Restauration de la République

What the three types mean

Public holiday

Treated like a Sunday (Art. 20a Labour Act). Employees have the day off.

Cantonal rest day

Public rest day under cantonal law, e.g. shops are closed. Under employment law it is a working day.

Customary day off

Not a public holiday, but many employers give the day off. Your employment contract decides whether you are off.