How many working days in 2021 in Switzerland?

Quick reference for planners and payroll teams. Open the business days calculator to change weekdays, pick a month, or add a region.

Quick answer: Switzerland has 261 business days in 2021 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2021.

Month-by-month business days (2021)

Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.

MonthBusiness daysPublic holiday days in month
January210
February200
March230
April220
May210
June220
July220
August221
September220
October210
November220
December230

Public holidays in 2021 (Switzerland)

National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.

DateName
Aug 1, 2021Swiss National Day

Key insights

Total working days

261 days

Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2021.

Highest month

March and December

23 working days.

Lowest month

February

20 working days.

Holidays included

1 day

National public holidays excluded from the total.

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Frequently asked questions

How many working days are there in Switzerland in 2021?

Switzerland has 261 working days in 2021 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.

Are public holidays included in the calculation?

Yes. National public holidays in 2021 are excluded from the working-day total (about 1 calendar day in this dataset).

Which month has the fewest working days?

February has the fewest working days, with 20.

Can I customize the working week or include a region?

Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.

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