What's open on Swiss National Day in Lausanne?
Swiss National Day on 1 August closes banks and government offices nationwide. Many shops close in the afternoon; evening fireworks run in every town. In Lausanne, city-centre venues are most likely to deviate from national patterns — check individual branches.
| 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 | Reduced hours | 08:00–16:00 | 2025-07-30 migros.ch |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 08:00–18:00 | 2025-07-30 coop.ch |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 lidl.ch |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 aldi-suisse.ch |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 08:00–16:00 | 2025-07-30 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 |