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What's open on Swiss National Day 2027 in Switzerland?

Known locally as Bundesfeier

Swiss National Day falls on 2027-08-01. Swiss National Day on 1 August closes banks and government offices nationwide. Many shops close in the afternoon; evening fireworks run in every town.

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1 August 2027

Most chains open with reduced hours.

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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 Swiss National 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 / 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
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 08:00–16:00
2025-07-30
migros.ch
Coop
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 08:00–18:00
2025-07-30
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
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 08:00–16:00
2025-07-30
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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More holidays in Switzerland

Christmas Day 2026-12-25 St. Stephen’s Day 2026-12-26 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Good Friday 2027-03-26 Ascension Day 2027-05-06

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Frequently asked questions

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

Swiss National Day on 1 August closes banks and government offices nationwide. Many shops close in the afternoon; evening fireworks run in every town. Confirmed open chains include: Migros, Coop, Lidl, Aldi, Denner. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Swiss National Day 2027?

Swiss National Day falls on 2027-08-01 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Swiss National 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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