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Swiss National Day in Zermatt 2026

When
July 31–August 1, 2026
Where
Leisee, Bahnhofstrasse and Kirchplatz
Price
Free; no registration required for the published programme
The Matterhorn above Zermatt under a clear blue sky

About

Zermatt celebrates across 31 July and 1 August with family activities at Leisee, a Bahnhofstrasse street festival, live music, the official National Day speech and an evening programme on Kirchplatz.

Highlights

  • Confirmed two-day programme on 31 July and 1 August
  • Free concerts, family activities and a street festival without an official fireworks display

Practical tips

  • Use the Sunnegga funicular for Leisee and allow mountain travel time
  • The organiser explicitly says there is no official fireworks display in Zermatt

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