The Federal Charter of 1291Switzerland’s national celebration, held every year on 1 August, celebrates the signing of the Federal Charter of 1291 in early August of that year. Charter rediscovered in 1758The Federal Charter of 1291 was officially regarded as Switzerland’s founding document only in the late 19th century. National public holiday starts in 1994The 1st of August only became a national public holiday in 1 August 1994. National anthem made official in 1981Switzerland’s national anthem only became official in 1981. More on this:The Federal Charter of 1291 (Swiss confederation website – in English)For more stories like this on Switzerland follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
