What festivals and national holidays are celebrated in Switzerland?

- January 1: New Year's Day

- August 1: Swiss National Day

- December 25: Christmas Day

- December 26: St. Stephen's Day

Festivals:

- Basel Carnival: Held in February or March, this colourful and vibrant carnival is one of the largest in the world.

- Zurich Street Parade: This massive techno and electronic music parade is held in August.

- Paléo Festival Nyon: Held in July, this music festival showcases a wide variety of genres.

- Montreux Jazz Festival: This renowned jazz festival takes place in July.

- Lucerne Festival: This classical music festival is held in August and September.

-Spengler Cup: This prestigious ice hockey tournament is held annually in Davos in December.

- Lausanne Snow Festival: This annual event celebrates winter sports and features live music and entertainment.

- Zurich Film Festival: This international film festival is held in September and showcases a diverse selection of films.