Flower Delivery Over Christmas and New Year in Switzerland
Flower delivery in Switzerland over Christmas and New Year works, but only on delivery days. FlowersSwitzerland delivers Monday to Saturday across the country, so Christmas Day and New Year's Day are not possible, and Sundays are skipped too. For most holiday gifts, the rule is simple: order before midnight Swiss time the day before the delivery you want.
Can flowers be delivered in Switzerland on Christmas Day?
No. FlowersSwitzerland does not deliver on main public holidays, and Christmas Day (Weihnachten in German, Noël in French, Natale in Italian) is one of them. In 2026 it falls on a Friday, so the nearest delivery days are Thursday, December 24, and Saturday, December 26.
Christmas Eve is a regular delivery day on the site's schedule. To send flowers for December 24, order by midnight Swiss time on Wednesday, December 23. For a Saturday, December 26 delivery, the cutoff is midnight Swiss time on Friday, December 25.
December 26 is not a main national holiday, so it stays on the delivery schedule. However, many cantons observe it as St. Stephen's Day (Stephanstag in German, Santo Stefano in Italian), and local businesses may be closed. If the recipient lives in one of those cantons, order early and read the timing advice below. For more ideas on what to send and when, see Christmas flowers in Switzerland: what to send and when.
Can flowers be delivered in Switzerland on New Year's Day?
No. New Year's Day (Neujahr in German, Nouvel An in French, Capodanno in Italian) is a main public holiday, and in 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1. The first delivery day of the new year is Saturday, January 2, 2027, so order by midnight Swiss time on Friday, January 1.
New Year's Eve (Silvester in German, Saint-Sylvestre in French) falls on a Thursday in 2026 and is a normal delivery day. For a December 31 delivery, order by midnight Swiss time on Wednesday, December 30.
Which days are skipped when sending flowers to Switzerland?
Every Sunday and every main public holiday are skipped. Delivery is next-day, Monday to Saturday, for orders placed before midnight local time. Same-day delivery is not offered, so an order placed on December 24 will not arrive that same day. The table below shows the holiday period.
| Delivery date | Status | Order before midnight Swiss time on |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Delivery day | Wednesday, December 23 |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 (Christmas Day) | Skipped | Not deliverable |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Delivery day (check local observance) | Friday, December 25 |
| Sunday, December 27, 2026 | Skipped | Not deliverable |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 (New Year's Eve) | Delivery day | Wednesday, December 30 |
| Friday, January 1, 2027 (New Year's Day) | Skipped | Not deliverable |
| Saturday, January 2, 2027 | Delivery day | Friday, January 1 |
What is the latest order date for holiday delivery in Switzerland?
The latest order date is the day before the delivery, before midnight Swiss time. Because the cutoff uses Swiss time, the deadline arrives earlier for buyers in the Americas and Britain. In late December, midnight in Switzerland is 6 p.m. Eastern time in New York and 11 p.m. GMT in London, both on the day before delivery.
The site suggests ordering at least 2 to 3 days ahead for Christmas. For a delivery on December 24 to 26, aim for December 21 or 22. Waiting until the last allowed day leaves no margin if something goes wrong with your payment or your order details.
How do I write a preferred delivery time for a holiday order?
Write the window in the delivery instructions when you place your order. Name the window you want, such as morning or afternoon, and say whether someone will be home. For example: 'Preferred time: morning, before 12:00. Recipient is home after 9:00.'
The florist tries to meet a preferred time, but exact time slots are not guaranteed. A broad window is more practical than a narrow one, and the recipient's phone number must be on the order so the florist can coordinate the delivery.
How do I plan a holiday delivery from abroad?
Start by choosing a delivery date from the table above, then gather the details the florist needs:
- Pick a usable date: December 24, December 26, December 31, or January 2 are the holiday options.
- Get the recipient's full name, full address and phone number.
- Choose from the flower category, or pick a single arrangement such as Frosted Pastel Charm.
- Add your free printed card message, and an optional add-on such as chocolates, a glass vase, a greeting card, balloons or a wine bottle.
- Pay in USD with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, or with PayPal.
For the wider process of sending from outside Switzerland, read how to send flowers to Switzerland from abroad.
To place your order, browse the flower range on FlowersSwitzerland and choose a delivery date that falls on a Monday to Saturday, with the order placed before midnight Swiss time the day before. Bouquets start at USD 73.24, plus a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee, and recipients in cities such as Zurich or Geneva are covered like anywhere else in Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Does FlowersSwitzerland deliver on Sundays?
No. Deliveries run Monday to Saturday only, and there are no deliveries on Sundays or main public holidays. If you need flowers on a weekend, choose Saturday and place the order before midnight Swiss time on Friday.
Can I send holiday flowers to Switzerland from the US or UK?
Yes. You can order from anywhere and pay in USD with an international Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, or with PayPal. Remember that the cutoff is Swiss midnight, which is 6 p.m. Eastern in New York and 11 p.m. GMT in London during winter.
How much does flower delivery in Switzerland cost over the holidays?
Catalog prices range from USD 73.24 to USD 258.74, and there is a flat delivery fee of USD 14.95. You are charged in USD, while EUR and GBP amounts are shown for reference only.
Do I need the recipient's phone number to send flowers to Switzerland?
Yes. The florist needs the recipient's name, full address and phone number to coordinate the delivery. Adding a phone number also helps if you have written a preferred time in the delivery instructions.