Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Sierra Leone
Switzerland Consulate General in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Sierra Leonean and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 6 days, 12 hours |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 1 week, 1 day |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Monday, June 29 | 2 weeks |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 3 months |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Sierra Leone?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sierra Leone including and Freetown.
2 - Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Sierra Leonean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in Sierra Leone for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Sierra Leone?
The Swiss representative offices in Sierra Leone will be closed in observance of the following Sierra Leonean and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- June Solstice (CH & SL) Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (6 days, 19 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Sierra Leone
Bern, Switzerland time is 2:00 hours ahead of Freetown, Sierra Leone