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What's open on Ascension Day 2027 in Switzerland?

Known locally as Auffahrt

Ascension Day falls on 2027-05-06. Auffahrt (Ascension Day) is a public holiday across Switzerland. Banks and offices close; most shops and supermarkets close in the German-speaking cantons.

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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Ascension Day 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

9 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Bahnhof Apotheke & Notfalldienst 24h24/7 Duty Bahnhofsapotheken und Notfalldienstapotheken an 365 Tagen geöffnet Editorial0800-33-66-55	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 apotheke.ch
Coop Pronto & Tankstelle 24/724/7 Duty Tankstellenshops an Feiertagen geöffnet Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	06:00–23:00	2026-04-20 coop-pronto.ch
Migros Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 migros.ch
Coop Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-05-14 coop.ch
Lidl Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lidl.ch
Aldi Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-05-14 aldi-suisse.ch
Denner Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 denner.ch
SBB CFF FFS Bundesbahnen Verkehrt nach Sonntagsfahrplan an eidgenössischen Feiertagen Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 sbb.ch
Die Schweizerische Post & My Post 24 My Post 24 Automaten 24/7 zugänglich; Postfilialen geschlossen Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 post.ch

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Ascension Day in Switzerland?

Auffahrt (Ascension Day) is a public holiday across Switzerland. Banks and offices close; most shops and supermarkets close in the German-speaking cantons. Confirmed open chains include: Migros, Lidl, Denner, Bahnhof Apotheke & Notfalldienst 24h, Coop Pronto & Tankstelle 24/7. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Ascension Day 2027?

Ascension Day falls on 2027-05-06 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Ascension Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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