Jeûne genevois, also known as Genevan fast, is a public holiday in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland and it is observed on the Thursday following the first Sunday of September each year.
Jeûne genevois is a day of fasting which could be observed as far back as the 15th century in Switzerland. Jeûne genevois was declared a public holiday in Geneva on August 1, 1966.
Plum tart is traditionally prepared and served as dessert in Geneva homes during the holiday.
The following is the list of Jeûne genevois in Geneva from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Jeûne genevois | Sep 08, 2022 | Thursday |
| Jeûne genevois | Sep 07, 2023 | Thursday |
| Jeûne genevois | Sep 05, 2024 | Thursday |
| Jeûne genevois | Sep 11, 2025 | Thursday |
| Jeûne genevois | Sep 10, 2026 | Thursday |
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