Flower-giving calendar for Switzerland, 2026–2027

Planning to send flowers in Switzerland? This flower-giving calendar for 2026–2027 lists the key dates and, just as importantly, the latest day to order. Remember the golden rule: Swiss online florists do not deliver on Sundays or public holidays, and several big dates fall on a Sunday this year, including Valentine’s Day 2027. With KANEL, you can book up to 15 days ahead, so there is no reason to miss a date.

Key dates at a glance

Dates checked against the 2026–2027 calendar. Public holidays vary by canton.

Autumn 2026

All Saints’ Day: Sunday 1 November 2026

All Saints’ Day (Toussaint) is a public holiday in Catholic cantons and a traditional time to bring flowers to the graves of loved ones. Chrysanthemums, heathers and autumn arrangements are typical. As it falls on a Sunday, plan for Saturday 31 October. For flowers for a ceremony or a grave, see our funeral flowers guide.

Winter 2026–2027

Christmas: Friday 25 December 2026

Christmas Day is a public holiday, and so is 26 December (St Stephen’s Day) in many cantons. Expect no deliveries on those days. Order early in December for delivery up to Thursday 24 December at the latest; peak periods fill up quickly.

New Year: Friday 1 January 2027

New Year’s Day is a public holiday everywhere, and 2 January is a holiday in several cantons. For a New Year’s Eve dinner or celebration, schedule delivery for Thursday 31 December or earlier.

Valentine’s Day: Sunday 14 February 2027

This is the big one. Valentine’s Day 2027 falls on a Sunday, and Swiss online florists do not deliver on Sundays. Order for Saturday 13 February:

• With KANEL outside Geneva: order before Friday 12 February at 4pm for Saturday delivery.
• With KANEL in Geneva: order before 2pm on Saturday 13 February for same-day delivery, but booking earlier is wiser on such a busy day.

Alternatively, a Friday delivery to the office makes a nice surprise. See our article on which flowers to give.

Spring 2027

International Women’s Day: Monday 8 March 2027

Flowers for Women’s Day are a growing tradition, particularly in workplaces. Note that KANEL’s next-day deliveries outside Geneva run Tuesday to Saturday, so a Monday delivery outside Geneva is not possible; in Geneva, KANEL delivers on Mondays (same day before 2pm). Otherwise, deliver on Saturday 6 March or to the office on Tuesday 9 March.

Mothering Sunday (UK): Sunday 7 March 2027

For British readers: UK Mothering Sunday is three weeks before Easter. If you are sending flowers to a mother living in Switzerland on the UK date, order for Saturday 6 March.

Easter: Sunday 28 March 2027

Good Friday (26 March) and Easter Monday (29 March) are public holidays in most cantons, and there is no delivery on Easter Sunday, so only the Saturday in between remains. For Easter flowers, aim for Saturday 27 March (check the cut-off the day before) or play it safe with Thursday 25 March. Spring bouquets with tulips, daffodils and ranunculus are traditional.

Mother’s Day: Sunday 9 May 2027

Swiss Mother’s Day is the second Sunday of May, the same date as in the US. It falls on Sunday 9 May 2027, so plan delivery for Saturday 8 May. Note that Ascension Day (Thursday 6 May 2027) is a public holiday, so that week has fewer delivery days. This is one of the busiest dates of the year: order several days ahead.

• With KANEL outside Geneva: order before Friday 7 May at 4pm for Saturday delivery, or book up to 15 days ahead.
• From abroad: read our guide to sending flowers to Switzerland.

Father’s Day: Sunday 6 June 2027

Swiss Father’s Day is the first Sunday of June: Sunday 6 June 2027. Plan for Saturday 5 June. (It differs from the UK and US date, which is the third Sunday of June.)

Other occasions throughout the year

• Birthdays and anniversaries: book up to 15 days ahead with KANEL so you do not forget.
• Births: order once the family is home, or check hospital rules first.
• Thank-yous and housewarmings: any weekday, avoiding Sundays and holidays.
• Regular flowers: a flower subscription takes care of the calendar for you.

Ordering from abroad for Swiss dates

If you live in the UK, the US or elsewhere, check two things: the Swiss date (Mother’s Day and Father’s Day may differ from yours) and the Swiss cut-off time. Switzerland is usually one hour ahead of the UK and six hours ahead of New York. KANEL’s next-day cut-off at 4pm Swiss time is therefore around 3pm in London and 10am in New York. More in our guide to sending flowers to Switzerland.

Ordering rules to remember

1. No Sunday or public holiday deliveries.
2. Public holidays differ by canton: check the recipient’s canton.
3. KANEL next-day cut-off: 4pm the day before, Tuesday to Saturday, anywhere in Switzerland.
4. KANEL same-day in Geneva: before 2pm, Monday to Saturday.
5. Book early for peak dates: Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are the busiest days of the year.

For last-minute needs, see our guide to same-day flower delivery in Switzerland. To choose a florist, read our best flower delivery in Switzerland guide.