| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, 1 January 1971 | Jour de l'An |
| 2 | Friday, 9 April 1971 | Vendredi Saint |
| 3 | Monday, 12 April 1971 | Lundi de Pâques |
| 4 | Thursday, 20 May 1971 | Jeudi de l'Ascension |
| 5 | Monday, 31 May 1971 | Lundi de la Pentecôte |
| 6 | Thursday, 10 June 1971 | Fête-Dieu |
| 7 | Sunday, 1 August 1971 | Fête nationale suisse |
| 8 | Saturday, 25 December 1971 | Noël |
| 9 | Sunday, 26 December 1971 | Saint Étienne |