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What's open on St. Stephen’s Day 2026 in Switzerland?

Known locally as Stefanstag

St. Stephen’s Day falls on 2026-12-26. Stefanstag on 26 December is a public holiday in many cantons. Shops and supermarkets mostly close; tourist and ski areas stay open.

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Dec 26

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26 December 2026

Most chains are expected to be closed.

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Closed

All Categories 9 Supermarkets & Groceries 5 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on St. Stephen’s Day 2026

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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 / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & 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 Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
migros.ch
Coop
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
coop.ch
Lidl
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Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
lidl.ch
Aldi
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Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
aldi-suisse.ch
Denner
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
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 St. Stephen’s Day in Switzerland?

Stefanstag on 26 December is a public holiday in many cantons. Shops and supermarkets mostly close; tourist and ski areas stay open. Confirmed open chains include: Bahnhof Apotheke & Notfalldienst 24h, Coop Pronto & Tankstelle 24/7, SBB CFF FFS Bundesbahnen, Die Schweizerische Post & My Post 24. Typically closed venues: supermarkets, retail, banks.

When is St. Stephen’s Day 2026?

St. Stephen’s Day falls on 2026-12-26 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on St. Stephen’s 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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