Basel is open for business

Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday

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Local time in Basel 8:00 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+02:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Commercial offices, multinational corporate headquarters, and professional services.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Retail banking branches, private banking, and financial advisory counters.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Outside hours

Government Cantonal public administration offices, citizen centers, and administrative counters.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Outside hours

Retail Department stores, boutiques, supermarkets, and specialty shops in central Basel.

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Outside hours

Dining Traditional Beizen, international restaurants, cafes, and city center eateries.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Outside hours

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Work

Sat Weekend

Sun Weekend

Commercial offices, multinational corporate headquarters, and professional services. Standard office operating window.

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Plan around closures

2026 public holidays · Switzerland

Next holiday Christmas Day Friday, December 25 · in 144 days

01 Jan New Year's DayNeujahr Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

14 May Ascension DayAuffahrt Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

01 Aug Swiss National DayBundesfeier Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

25 Dec Christmas DayWeihnachten 144 days

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

Before you make contact

Local business guidance

Retail & Saturday Regulations

Shops in central Basel generally trade Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 19:00 and Saturdays from 09:00 to 18:00. Most retail is closed on Sundays except at Basel SBB railway station.

Cantonal Administration

Public offices such as the Spiegelhof Customer Center in Basel-Stadt operate on weekdays, with core counter hours typically running between 09:00 and 17:30. Appointments are recommended.

Banking & Financial Services

Major bank branches open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 without midday breaks, whereas smaller neighborhood branches may pause from 12:00 to 13:30.

Dining & Kitchen Schedules

Basel restaurants traditionally serve hot meals for lunch from 11:30 to 14:00 and dinner from 18:00 to 22:30. Many traditional eateries remain closed on Sundays or Mondays.

Public Holidays & Fasnacht

Official cantonal holidays and unique local traditions like the Basel Fasnacht significantly modify trading hours and service availability across the city.