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Swiss National Day

As every year, the towns and villages of the region celebrate the founding of Switzerland.

Fireworks for the Swiss National Day, south of Lake Neuchâtel
Fireworks for the Swiss National Day, south of Lake Neuchâtel. © Fribourg Région

Some other villages in the region organise small community celebrations for the bank holidays, usually between 31 July and 1 August.

Programme

01.08.2026
Belmont-Broye
Location: Dompierre Multifunctional Hall
From 6:00 PM

01.08.2026
Cheyres-Châbles
Location: Cheyres Beach
From 6:00 PM
10:00 PM: Fireworks

31.07.2026
Corcelles-près-Payerne
Location: Freybonnaz Sports Field
From 6:30 PM
11:00 PM: Fireworks

01.08.2026
Cugy
Location: CO Square
From 6:00 PM

01.08.2026
Delley-Portalban
Location: Portatlantide Association Grounds
From 4:00 PM
10:00 PM: Fireworks

01.08.2026
Estavayer-le-Lac
Location: Moudon Square
From 6:30 PM
From 10:30 PM: Fireworks (from Lake Neuchâtel)

31.07.2026
Fétigny
Location: Ménières Large Hall
From 6:00 PM

31.07.2026
Gletterens
Location: School
From 6:00 PM

01.08.2026
Grandcour
Location: Football Field - Bois de Chêne
From 6:30 PM
11:00 PM: Fireworks

31.07.2026
Missy
Location: Football Buvette
From 7:00 PM

31.07.2026-01.08.2026
Payerne
Location: Market Square
From 5:00 PM

01.08.2026
Saint-Aubin
Location: Sports Centre
From 6:00 PM

01.08.2026
Surpierre
Location: Tobacco Warehouse of M. Benoît Thierrin, Rte du Bois-des-Meules 27B in 1528 Praratoud
From 7:30 PM

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