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

St. Stephen’s Day 2026 falls on 26 December 2026.

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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Chain opening hours

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	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 migros.ch
Coop Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 coop.ch
Lidl Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 lidl.ch
Aldi Estimate	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

Frequently asked questions

Are shops open on St. Stephen’s Day 2026 in Switzerland?

Stefanstag on 26 December is a public holiday in many cantons. Shops and supermarkets mostly close; tourist and ski areas stay open. Typically closed: supermarkets, retail, banks.

When is St. Stephen’s Day in 2026?

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