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Business hours
Business hours in Geneva
Discover typical business hours in Geneva, Switzerland, across corporate offices, bank branches, cantonal and municipal government services, retail shops, and dining establishments.
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Offices
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:30 AM-5:30 PMCommercial and corporate offices operating on standard Swiss workweek schedules.
MonToday
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard commercial office hours.
Tue
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard commercial office hours.
Wed
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard commercial office hours.
Thu
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard commercial office hours.
Fri
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard commercial office hours.
Sat
Closed
Closed on weekends.
Sun
Closed
Closed on weekends.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Switzerland
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.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Cantonal Retail Regulations
Retail opening hours in Geneva are strictly regulated by cantonal legislation (LHOM). Most stores close by 19:00 on weekdays, 19:30 on Friday, and 18:00 on Saturday.
Sunday Trading Restrictions
Sunday trading is restricted across Switzerland. Main exceptions exist for major transport hubs like Geneva Cornavin railway station and Geneva Airport, alongside limited referendum-approved Sundays.
Restaurant Meal Service Schedules
Traditional Genevan restaurants observe distinct lunch (11:30 to 14:30) and dinner (18:30 to 22:30) service shifts. Kitchens are generally closed between 14:30 and 18:30.
Public Administration & E-Services
Cantonal and municipal government counters open during weekday business hours. Many administrative requests can be completed online via canton Geneva e-démarches.
Public Holiday Closures
Businesses and public offices close on major Swiss and Genevan public holidays, including New Year, Restoration of the Republic, Good Friday, Swiss National Day, and Jeûne genevois.