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

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Commercial and corporate offices operating on standard Swiss workweek schedules.

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Outside hours

Banks Retail bank branches providing counter services, currency exchanges, and advisory.

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Outside hours

Government Cantonal and municipal administrative counters serving civic and public requests.

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Open now

Retail Shops, boutiques, and supermarkets operating under Geneva cantonal retail legislation.

8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Outside hours

Dining Restaurants, cafes, and bistros offering classic lunch and dinner service windows.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:30 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 and corporate offices operating on standard Swiss workweek schedules. Standard commercial office hours.

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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

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.