Destination: SWITZERLAND
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HOURS OF OPERATION

Stores Mon.-Sat. 9:00AM 6:30PM
Museums/monuments 10:00AM 6:00PM
Offices Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM 12:00PM
2:00PM 5:00PM
Pharmacies Mon.-Sat. 8:00AM 6:00PM
Banks Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM 4:30PM
Post offices Mon.-Fri. 7:30AM 12:00PM
1:45PM 6:30PM

Stores close on Saturday afternoon at 4 or 5. In large towns stores may close on Monday morning, while out-of-town stores often close on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon; some also may close for lunch (noon-1:30).

The hours of operation for banks are varied and complicated depending on the town; inquire at your hotel or a tourist office.

Post offices close at 11 on Saturday morning except for some major offices in cities, which close later; small offices have briefer hours of operation.

Museums often close on Monday and hours vary, so check locally.

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