Federal popular votes in Switzerland

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Swiss citizens vote on federal proposals several times a year. On each voting Sunday they answer Yes or No to each proposal. This guide covers the next two federal voting days, with plain-language summaries drawn from the official explanatory booklet.

Key dates

DateWhat happens
Sun Nov 29, 2026Federal popular vote on four proposals (set by the Federal Council on June 24, 2026)
Saturday Nov 28, 2026, 12:00E-voting closes in cantons that offer it (see how to vote)
Sun Nov 29, 2026, from 12:00Provisional results may be published from noon
Sun Feb 28, 2027Federal popular vote on five proposals (set by the Federal Council on Oct 28, 2026); official booklet not yet published

November 29, 2026 — four proposals

  1. Federal decree on additional funding for OASI pensions by increasing the VAT rate — Federal Council and Parliament recommend Yes
  2. Popular initiative ‘For a restriction on fireworks’ — Federal Council and Parliament recommend No
  3. Popular initiative “Yes to Fair Federal Taxes for Married Couples Too — Let’s Finally End Discrimination Against Marriage!” — Federal Council and Parliament recommend No
  4. Amendment to the War Materiel Act — Federal Council and Parliament recommend Yes

Read what a Yes and a No vote mean →

February 28, 2027 — five proposals

The Federal Council has set the list; details will be added when the official booklet is published. See the list →

Vote of Nov 29, 2026Vote of Feb 28, 2027Who can vote & howSources

Sources: Federal Chancellery — popular votes · Federal Council decision, Nov 29 vote · Federal Council decision, Feb 28 vote · all sources

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