About Swiss National Day
August 1 marks the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291, celebrated with bonfires, lanterns and fireworks across the Alps.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Saturday, August 1, 2026next |
| 2027 | Sunday, August 1, 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, August 1, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, August 1, 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday, August 1, 2030 |