Events - Customs and traditions

SRF "Donnschtig-Jass" on July 30, 2026 as a guest in St. Stephan

A herd of about 50 blackneck goats passes through the Bahnhofstrasse each morning and evening.

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

Stroll through the alleys of the village of Rossinière, where nearly 100 cats made by professionals, students or families are on display and vote for your "King of Cats" !

Once hearing an alphorn or a Schwyzerörgeli being played in the village – that is Zermatt and its Folklore Music Weeks.

The market is the better way to discover a region and its inhabitants, season after season. In Bulle, the main season for the market's lovers is the Summer!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The family-friendly festival - right on Lake Constance

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 grandiose spectacle of the largest waterfall in Europe.

Cozy gathering along the village street.

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

Experience authentic Valaisan Alpine traditions from the past and present!

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

Basel will celebrate Swiss National Day on July 31 with a large city festival.

Every year, the Rigi Railways celebrate the Rigi Historic XXL Days on Whit Sunday and August 1st.

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

Celebrate Swiss National Day in Sörenberg with a festival food stand, musical entertainment, a commemorative speech, and a varied evening program.

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

Traditions and a touch of madness are on the programme for the National Day celebrations in Leysin!

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

Experience the Swiss National Day in Brienz on the lake.

Swiss National Day Celebrations

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*.

The town of Baden cordially invites the population to the federal celebration.

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.

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!

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