Events - Swiss National Day 2026

Big fireworks display on August 1st at 10.30pm, food and drink stalls and craft stalls throughout the period, plus evening concerts and musical entertainment. Schedules : Wednesday 29th - 11h-24h

Join us for the birthday of Switzerland – right in the heart of the Alps.

The organizing committee looks forward to welcoming you all to Europaplatz on July 31, when we’ll once again raise a toast together to celebrate Switzerland’s birthday.

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

An atmospheric celebration of Swiss National Day featuring a festival food stand, music, face painting for children, a speech by Federal Councilor Albert Rösti, and entertainment for the whole family.

Basel celebrates the Swiss National Day on July 31 with a big city festival and fireworks.

To celebrate Swiss National Day, Crans-Montana invites you on an intimate journey between tradition and modernity.

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

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!

Celebrate National Day on the Stoos against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

Come and celebrate Switzerland at the top of the ski lifts in Charmey!

The Swiss Confederation is celebrating its birthday. And Belp is joining in the celebration.

The grandiose spectacle of the largest waterfall in Europe.

Come celebrate August 1 in the heart of the medieval town of Gruyères. Two days of free festivities open to everyone, featuring Swiss traditions, outdoor concerts, and family-friendly activities.

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls 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!

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

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.

To celebrate National Day, come challenge Swiss stereotypes at the exhibition *La Suisse. C’est quoi?* or take a stroll through the museum with the *Tour du propriétaire*.

Traditional appointment organized by the commune, the Swiss National Day is celebrated as it should be !

Come and celebrate Swiss National Day in Les Diablerets during a day dedicated to tradition, conviviality and festivities!

August 1 is Switzerland's National Day.

This is how you celebrate August 1st in Leukerbad: with strong live acts, spectacular show elements, music, good food and the best atmosphere – throughout the day. Remarks Saturday, August 1, 2026

This year, the National Day celebrations will take place alongside the “Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift” and will be held at the Place de la Navigation in Ouchy, on the lakeside, on Saturday 1

Come and celebrate Switzerland in a fun, festive and family friendly atmosphere in Nendaz

Official August 1 celebration of the City of Zurich, featuring guest of honor and keynote speaker Corps Commander Benedikt Roos, Chief of the Army

Festival for the National Day on the town hall square in Leuk town with music and various cultural performances. From 17:30 entertainment music with Elmar and refreshments.

Official Swiss National Day Celebration in Basel

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

Come celebrate August 1st at the Jaun station and enjoy a magnificent panorama at the Ritzli-Alp!

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

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

17.30 Uhr – 17.45 Uhr: Glockengeläute der Pfarrkirche Appenzell ab ca. 17.45 Uhr: Eintreffen der Besucher auf dem Kronengartenplatz (Schlechtwettervariante: Treffpunkt, 17:45 Uhr, Aula Gringel)

Jedes Jahr zelebriert die Gemeinde Altdorf den Nationalfeiertag mit einer offiziellen Feier und einem Dorffest. Dieses Jahr zu Gast: die Gemeinde Huttwil aus dem Oberaargau (BE).

Schlemmen und feiern an der Bundesfeier. Dazu gibt es musikalische Unterhaltung und eine traditionelle Festrede mit Esther Friedli, Ständerätin Kanton St. Gallen.