Events - Swiss National Day 2026

A two-day festival awaits you with musical entertainment, lots of culinary delights and a gigantic fireworks display over Lake Lucerne.

The grandiose spectacle of the largest waterfall in Europe.

Live music, DJs, food stands, bouncy castle, tombola, torchlight procession and August 1st bonfire – a family-friendly summer festival right on Lake Biel.

Happy Birthday Switzerland!

Basel traditionally kicks off its Swiss National Day celebrations as early as July 31 with a city festival on the Rhine.

Celebrate the national holiday on Stoos with a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls and the traditional fireworks await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls and the traditional fireworks await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Schlagerfans dürfen sich freuen, wenn zu neuen Hits geschaukelt und zu alten Klassikern mitgesungen wird.

A colorful event for young and old: children's entertainment, goods and crafts market, medieval gastronomy, jugglers, minstrels, shows - medieval times to marvel at and experience!

<strong>Show dancing fountains - Swiss National Day</strong> Many surprises await guests on the Piazza di Ascona.

The August 1st celebration 2026 will take place this year on the Steinackerplatz in Mollis. In case of bad weather: in the multi-purpose hall /Information July 31, 2026 from 19:00 at www.vvmollis.ch

Traditionelle Bundesfeier in Rapperswil-Jona mit Musik, Essen und festlicher Atmosphäre. Ein Treffpunkt für die Bevölkerung zum gemeinsamen Feiern des 1. Augusts.

The town of Weinfelden invites residents to the August 1 Znüni.

On Saturday, August 1, come celebrate the Fête nationale in Chamoson and take part in the big ball!

Experience the Swiss National Day in Brienz on the lake.

On August 1st, Switzerland celebrates its National Day – and this special event is also celebrated in Leukerbad with a lively program on the mountain and in the village.

1 August

Am 1. August feiert die Schweiz Ihren Geburtstag. Wir gedenken der Gründung unseres Landes - eines Landes, das auf den Werten der Freiheit, der Unabhängigkeit und der Solidarität basiert.

1. August Feier in Bad Ragaz

1. August-Feier Merligen

National Day

Speeches and live performances by various folklore groups and music.

Come and celebrate 1st of August (Swiss national day) at the Jaun station and enjoy a magnificent panorama at the foot of the Gastlosen mountains !

Festive vibes at Jeunes-Rives: food and activity stands, carousels for families, diverse concerts (jazz, pop, rock, alphorn), inspiring speeches, a spectacular firework show and a DJ set into the

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls, and the traditional fireworks, await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls, and the traditional fireworks await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!