Feiertagsbrücke in Liechtenstein

What the term means

A Feiertagsbrücke, or “holiday bridge,” links a weekday holiday to the weekend. In Liechtenstein, the state administration’s calendar places these service-free Fridays after Ascension and Corpus Christi when those holidays fall on Thursday.[2]

The term describes the position of the day in the calendar, rather than a distinct religious observance or national celebration. Check locally for information about ceremonies, foods or regional customs for Feiertagsbrücke.[2]

Legal status and who gets the day off

Liechtenstein’s Labour Act names the statutory holidays treated like Sundays, including Ascension and Corpus Christi. Feiertagsbrücke is not on that list, so the Friday is not a statutory holiday for all workers.[1][2]

The Liechtenstein National Administration has a service-free bridge Friday. Private businesses, banks and other employers set their own schedules.[2]

The law’s list of statutory holidays does not provide a general substitute day when a holiday falls on a weekend. Feiertagsbrücke instead refers to the additional Friday break shown in the administration’s calendar after a Thursday holiday.[1][2]

Practical effects

For people dealing with the National Administration, a bridge Friday can mean that offices are closed for the day. Check the relevant office’s service information before making a visit.[2]

A bridge Friday does not itself require shops or other private businesses to close. The restrictions described by the government apply to statutory holidays, and the Labour Act allows specified exceptions to Sunday and holiday work rules. Check individual business hours and transport timetables when planning a trip.[1][3]

The date changes with the movable holidays that precede it. For that reason, consult the official administration calendar for the applicable year instead of assuming a fixed date or a uniform closure across the country.[2]