Knabenschiessen is a Swiss public holiday centered around a festival featuring a target shooting competition in Zurich, Switzerland. It is one of the oldest holidays in Switzerland, observed as a festival since the 19th century. This holiday occurs on the second weekend of September annually. ...
Knabenschiessen is not an official holiday in Zurich. However, many businesses may close or have reduced opening hours on the last day of the festival period (Monday). Schools generally close on that day. Background The Knabenschiessen shooting competition has been organized by Zurich's marksmen...
Knabenschiessen is a traditional shooting competition for teenagers and is held on the second weekend of September each year. The Monday afternoon is a holiday observed across the city. Even though this is only a half-day holiday, many workers will take the morning as a holiday to create a...