The State Archive reading room is open from Tuesday to Friday during opening hours. Please note however that it is closed during the audit weeks and on public holidays.
Reading room opening hours
| Day | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm |
The reading room is open between 08.30 and 11.30 and from 13.15 to 16.30 (or 16.00 on Fridays). No ordering of archival materials during the lunch break.
Special closing
| Occasion | Date |
|---|---|
| Internal reunion | Wednesday, 17 December 2025 from 16.30 pm |
| Christmas / New Year | Wednesday, 24 December 2025 up to and including Monday, 5 January 2026 |
| Revision weeks 2026 | Tuesday, 20 April 2026 up to and including Friday, 01 May 2026 |
Public holidays
| Day | Date | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, 2 April 2026 | Closes at 4pm |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Closed |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 | Closed |
| Eve of Ascension Day | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | Closes at 4pm |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Closed |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 25 May 2026 | Closed |
| Eve of Swiss National Day | Friday, 31 July 2026 | Closes at 3.30pm |
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