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Switzerland (Glarus) : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations
Switzerland (Glarus) : complete schedule of public and bank holidays, closure of banks and stock exchanges, school vacations, trade fairs, cultural and sporting events, festivals, carnivals, election during the next 3 months
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European Truck Ban: 22:00 to 05:00 week nights, 00:00 to 24:00 on Sundays, public holidays & vacations departures/returns
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| Date | Name | Kind | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday june 30, 2023 | Summer holiday (beginning) | School holidays |  |
| Tuesday august 1, 2023 | Dancing ban | Events, celebrations... | |
| Tuesday august 1, 2023 | Confederation Day | National Day | |
| Monday august 14, 2023 | Summer holiday (end) | School holidays | |
| Friday august 18, 2023 | Chilbimontag | Events, celebrations... | |
| Friday october 6, 2023 | Fall holiday (beginning) | School holidays | |
| Monday october 23, 2023 | Fall holiday (end) | School holidays | |
| Wednesday november 1, 2023 | All Saints' Day | Catholic or protestant | |
| Wednesday november 22, 2023 | Dancing ban | Events, celebrations... | |
| Friday december 22, 2023 | Christmas holiday (beginning) | School holidays | |
| Monday december 25, 2023 | Dancing ban | Events, celebrations... | |
| Monday december 25, 2023 | Christmas Day | Catholic or protestant | |
| Tuesday december 26, 2023 | St Stephen's Day | Catholic or protestant | |
Summer holiday (beginning)
-Friday june 30, 2023
School holidays :
Dancing ban
-Tuesday august 1, 2023
Culture : This ban applies to all major religious celebrations, but does not apply in homes
Confederation Day
-Tuesday august 1, 2023
Secular holiday : Instaured at the end of the XIX century. The date refers to an agreement made at the beginning of August 1291 between Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden. Traditional observance includes bonfires on the the mountains and celebrations in the communities, occasions for patriotic speeches. Modern observance, fostered by the Tourist offices, include fireworks.
Summer holiday (end)
-Monday august 14, 2023
School holidays :
Chilbimontag
-Friday august 18, 2023
Culture :
Fall holiday (beginning)
-Friday october 6, 2023
School holidays :
Fall holiday (end)
-Monday october 23, 2023
School holidays :
All Saints' Day
-Wednesday november 1, 2023
Catholic or protestant : The day now honors all saints of the church, even those not known by name. The first All Saints' Day occurred on May 13, 609 (C.E.) when Pope Boniface IV accepted the Pantheon as a gift from the Emperor Phocas. Boniface dedicated it as the Church of Santa Maria Rotonda in honor of the Blessed Virgin and all martyrs. During Pope Gregory III's reign (731-741), the festival was expanded to include all saints and a chapel in St. Peter's church was dedicated accordingly. Pope Gregory IV officially designated the day in 837.
Dancing ban
-Wednesday november 22, 2023
Culture : This ban applies to all major religious celebrations, but does not apply in homes
Christmas holiday (beginning)
-Friday december 22, 2023
School holidays :
Dancing ban
-Monday december 25, 2023
Culture : This ban applies to all major religious celebrations, but does not apply in homes
Christmas Day
-Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day
St Stephen's Day
-Tuesday december 26, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Christian remembrance of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
