What's open on Christmas Day 2025 in Switzerland?
Christmas Day 2025 falls on 25 December 2025.
Christmas Day is a full retail shutdown in Switzerland — most shops, supermarkets and banks close, with petrol stations and some restaurants as exceptions.
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 |
| Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 06:00–23:00 | 2026-04-20 coop-pronto.ch | |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 migros.ch |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 coop.ch |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 lidl.ch |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 aldi-suisse.ch |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 denner.ch |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 sbb.ch | |
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 Christmas Day 2025 in Switzerland?
Christmas Day is a full retail shutdown in Switzerland — most shops, supermarkets and banks close, with petrol stations and some restaurants as exceptions. Typically closed: supermarkets, retail, banks, government.
When is Christmas Day in 2025?
Christmas Day falls on 25 December 2025 (2025-12-25) in 2025.