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🇱🇮 Liechtenstein — HGV driving bans 2026

The principality is small but its rules align with those of its alpine neighbours: no HGVs on Sundays or public holidays, and a nightly ban every day. Here is what you need to know before crossing Liechtenstein.

Quick answers

Checked on August 8, 2026 · Check for temporary orders before you set off.

Sunday driving ban Yes

Public holiday ban Yes

Seasonal restrictions No

Night-time ban Yes

Additional ADR rules Not documented

Specific zones or regions No

Vehicles concerned > 3,5 t GVW; trailer over 5 t

⚠️ Calendars (public holidays) and thresholds may change. This fact sheet is kept up to date as best as possible but does not replace the official regulation: before a sensitive journey or a dispute, check the rules in force with the authorities of the principality. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) is the maximum authorised laden weight.

1. General rule

Two basic bans apply in Liechtenstein:

🚫Sundays and public holidays. Driving ban on Sundays and public holidays, from 0:00 to 24:00 (all day).

🌙Night. Driving ban every night, from 22:00 to 05:00.

These bans apply to:

HGVs with more than 3.5 t GVW;
tractors and industrial machinery;
HGVs towing a trailer with more than 5 t total weight.

2. Exemption

A permit may be issued for the transport of perishable goods.

3. Public holidays 2026

On the dates below, the ban from 0:00 to 24:00 applies.

1^st January — New Year's Day

6 January — Epiphany

5 April — Easter Sunday

6 April — Easter Monday

1^st May — Labour Day

14 May — Ascension Day

25 May — Whit Monday

4 June — Corpus Christi

15 August — National Day

8 September — Nativity of Mary

1^st November — All Saints' Day

8 December — Immaculate Conception

25 December — Christmas Day

26 December — St Stephen's Day

4. Good to know

🗺️Small territory: Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland to the west and south, and by Austria to the east. Make sure to check the restrictions of both countries depending on your route.

📅Full Sunday ban: unlike some neighbouring countries where the weekend ban lasts only a few hours, here Sunday is blocked from 0:00 to 24:00.

Official sources

The links below lead to the authorities and the legal texts that prevail. They are in the language of the country.

The direct link to the regulatory text still has to be confirmed for this country. The source below is that of the competent authority: it is the one that prevails.

National Administration of Liechtenstein
Landesverwaltung Liechtenstein · Competent authority · de

Before a sensitive journey

Bans may be changed temporarily because of the weather, roadworks, events, environmental measures or local decisions. This page provides a general overview and does not replace checking the official source before a sensitive journey.

Neighbouring countries and related routes

HGV regulations in Switzerland HGV regulations in Austria

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