🇱🇮 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.
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.
1st January — New Year's Day
6 January — Epiphany
5 April — Easter Sunday
6 April — Easter Monday
1st May — Labour Day
14 May — Ascension Day
25 May — Whit Monday
4 June — Corpus Christi
15 August — National Day
8 September — Nativity of Mary
1st 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.
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