Three referendums were held in Switzerland in 1882.^[1] Two were held on 30 July on copyright law and measures against epidemics, both of which were rejected.^[1] The third was held on 26 November on executing article 27 of the federal constitution, and was rejected by 64.9% of voters.^[1]

The referendums on epidemics and the constitution were optional referendums,^[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposals to be approved. The referendum on copyright law was a mandatory referendum,^[1] which required both a majority of voters and cantons to approve the proposals.^[2]