Geneva trade: 100,000 francs for the Grand Sundays

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Background

Geneva businesses can open on certain Sundays in December. The association Genève Commerces is running a campaign to promote local commerce during these days, under the name «Les Grands Dimanches».

The key points

The Geneva State Council granted a financial aid of 100,000 francs to Genève Commerces on November 11, 2026. This support supports the «Grandes Dimanches» campaign, which will accompany the opening of businesses on Sundays on December 13 and 20, 2026.

Key figures

• CHF 100,000 : Cantonal financial aid
• 2 Sundays Opening date: December 13 and 20, 2026

What it means for businesses

• Geneva businesses : a promotion campaign financed by the canton accompanies their Sunday openings in December

What's next

• Sunday openings December 13 and 20, 2026

Further reading

• Migros in Pully: first supermarket in Romandy with the new concept
• Rossmann in Neuchâtel: the German drugstore chain replaces Aldi in the city centre

Sources

• State of Geneva – Weekly communiqué of the Council of State of November 11, 2026 (official source)