OR Art. 329c -

Einleitung zur Rechtsnorm OR:

The Swiss Code of Obligations is a central code of Swiss civil law that regulates the legal relationships between private individuals. It includes five books that cover various aspects of contract law, law of obligations and property law, including the formation, content and termination of contracts, as well as liability for breach of contract and tort. The Code of Obligations is an important code of law for business and everyday life in Switzerland, as it forms the basis for many legal relationships and contracts and has been in force since 1912, whereby it is regularly adapted to social and economic developments.

Art. 329c OR from 2025

Art. 329c Consecutive weeks, timing

¹ The holiday entitlement for a given year of service is generally granted during that year; at least two weeks of holiday must be taken consecutively. ⁽¹⁾

² The employer determines the timing of holidays taking due account of the employee’s wishes to the extent these are compatible with the interests of the business or household.