Market hours
Switzerland Stock Market Hours
Live session status for the Switzerland equity market, with the full trading schedule in Zurich local time (GMT+2), auctions and breaks, and the 2026 holiday calendar.
- Zurich
- GMT+2
- 09:00 – 17:20 local
A regular trading day
All times are Zurich local time (GMT+2). The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
Session structure
- Continuous trading09:00 – 17:20
- Closing auction17:20 – 17:30
Trading week
- MonOpen
- TueOpen
- WedOpen
- ThuOpen
- FriOpen
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
2026 holiday calendar
Full closures and shortened sessions for the Switzerland market in 2026. Calendars can shift for local rule changes, special closures, or operational events, so treat each row as a planning reference rather than a guarantee.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | Closed |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Fri | Berchtoldstag | Closed |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | Closed |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Closed |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | Closed |
| 14 May 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day | Closed |
| 25 May 2026 | Mon | Whit Monday | Closed |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Closed |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Closed |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Thu | New Year's Eve | Closed |
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This market is covered as a calendar reference. The status endpoint focuses on the regions with live data feeds; see the docs for the current list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does the Switzerland stock market open?
Regular trading opens at 09:00 Zurich time (GMT+2).
What time does the Switzerland stock market close?
The regular session ends at 17:20 Zurich time (GMT+2).
Does the Switzerland market have a lunch break?
No. The session runs continuously from 09:00 to 17:20 Zurich time.
Is the Switzerland stock market open on weekends?
No. The trading week runs Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday are the weekend.
How many market holidays does Switzerland have in 2026?
The 2026 calendar lists 10 full closures. Calendars can shift for local rule changes or special closures, so treat the list as a planning reference.