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What's open on New Year's Day 2027 in Switzerland?

Known locally as Neujahr

New Year's Day falls on 2027-01-01. New Year's Day closes banks and government offices in Switzerland. Most shops and supermarkets close or run short hours; ski resorts and tourist areas stay busy.

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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on New Year's 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 Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 coop.ch
Lidl Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lidl.ch
Aldi Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 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 New Year's Day in Switzerland?

New Year's Day closes banks and government offices in Switzerland. Most shops and supermarkets close or run short hours; ski resorts and tourist areas stay busy. Confirmed open chains include: Migros, Coop, Lidl, Aldi, Denner. Typically closed venues: banks, government, most retail.

When is New Year's Day 2027?

New Year's Day falls on 2027-01-01 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on New Year'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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