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Israel Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Israel Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Alpenstrasse 32 3000 Bern 6
Phone: +41(0)31 356 35 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 54 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following Swiss and Israeli holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 days, 16 hours |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Fast of Esther | Monday, March 02 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Purim (Tel Aviv) | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Shushan Purim (Jerusalem) | Wednesday, March 04 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Aliyah Day | Saturday, March 28 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Passover Eve | Wednesday, April 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Israeli Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
Israel currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Switzerland including and Bern.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Israel?
Citizens of Switzerland (holders of regular passports) can travel to Israel for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Israeli visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Israeli embassies in Switzerland?
The Israeli representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Israeli holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (CH) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (2 days, 22 hours)
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Time in Israel vs Switzerland
Jerusalem, Israel time is 1:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
01:06AMWednesday, February 11, 2026
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