Switzerland · August 2024
Working days in Switzerland in August 2024
Switzerland has 21 working days in August 2024, including 1 public holiday. Use these counts for payroll cycles, project planning and staffing capacity.
Working days — August 2024
21
Out of 31 calendar days: 9 weekend days, 1 public holiday.
Calendar days
31
Weekend days
9
Public holidays
1
Business days
21
Public Holidays in August 2024
1 public holiday — reduce the working-day count for Switzerland August 2024.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2024 | Thu | Swiss National Day |
All 21 business days — August 2024
Complete list of working days for Switzerland — August 2024 — excluding weekends and public holidays.
| # | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02 Aug 2024 | Fri |
| 2 | 05 Aug 2024 | Mon |
| 3 | 06 Aug 2024 | Tue |
| 4 | 07 Aug 2024 | Wed |
| 5 | 08 Aug 2024 | Thu |
| 6 | 09 Aug 2024 | Fri |
| 7 | 12 Aug 2024 | Mon |
| 8 | 13 Aug 2024 | Tue |
| 9 | 14 Aug 2024 | Wed |
| 10 | 15 Aug 2024 | Thu |
| 11 | 16 Aug 2024 | Fri |
| 12 | 19 Aug 2024 | Mon |
| 13 | 20 Aug 2024 | Tue |
| 14 | 21 Aug 2024 | Wed |
| 15 | 22 Aug 2024 | Thu |
| 16 | 23 Aug 2024 | Fri |
| 17 | 26 Aug 2024 | Mon |
| 18 | 27 Aug 2024 | Tue |
| 19 | 28 Aug 2024 | Wed |
| 20 | 29 Aug 2024 | Thu |
| 21 | 30 Aug 2024 | Fri |
Monthly breakdown — Switzerland 2024
Compare working-day counts across all 12 months of 2024 for Switzerland.
January
21
working days · 2 public holidays
February
21
working days
March
20
working days · 1 public holiday
April
21
working days · 1 public holiday
May
20
working days · 3 public holidays
June
20
working days
July
23
working days
August
21
working days · 1 public holiday
September
21
working days
October
23
working days
November
21
working days
December
20
working days · 2 public holidays
Planning context
With 21 working days, August 2024 gives Switzerland-based teams a typical capacity month. The 1 public holiday this month falls on a weekday, directly reducing billable hours and payroll cycles.
For payroll teams, 21 working days translates to the number of daily-rate billing days for contractors, the basis for prorated salary calculations, and the available window for approval workflows before month-end close.
Project managers can use this count to set realistic sprint or milestone targets. Always confirm specific regulated payroll and legal decisions with official sources or a qualified advisor.
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Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions people most often ask before relying on the page.
- How many working days are there in August 2024 in Switzerland?
- Switzerland has 21 working days in August 2024, with 1 public holiday. Working days exclude all Saturdays, Sundays, and nationally recognised public holidays.
- Are there public holidays in Switzerland in August 2024?
- Switzerland has 1 public holiday in August 2024 that fall on a weekday, reducing the working-day count.
- How are working days calculated in Switzerland?
- Working days are calculated by removing Saturdays, Sundays, and all nationally recognised public holidays from the calendar. The result reflects the number of days on which business is typically conducted.
- Why do I need the working-day count for August 2024?
- Payroll teams use it to determine daily billing rates and approval windows. Project managers use it to set sprint or milestone targets. HR teams use it to plan leave and staffing capacity.
Data from WorkDaten holiday dataset · last checked 2025.
Working-day counts exclude weekends and nationally recognised public holidays for the selected country. Confirm payroll and legal decisions with official sources.