Such quiet times are determined by the cantons and can differ slightly depending on where you live. According to the by-laws, “disruptive behavior” should be avoided during these hours. You can't vacuum at noon or on Sunday and holidays. The noisy sound of vacuuming would disturb your neighbors.

In 2026, it is still generally forbidden to vacuum on Sundays in Switzerland, particularly in apartment buildings. Swiss "Quiet Laws" (Ruhezeit) treat Sunday as a day of total rest. This includes a ban on any noisy activity that could disturb your neighbors, such as using a lawnmower, power tools, or even a loud vacuum cleaner. These rules are governed by local cantonal regulations and, more strictly, by individual house rules (Hausordnung) signed in your rental contract. While modern "silent" vacuums have made this a bit of a gray area, a grumpy neighbor is legally entitled to complain or even call the police if the noise is persistent. To stay on good terms with the community, most Swiss residents finish their heavy cleaning on Saturday. If you absolutely must clean on a Sunday, it is best to use a broom or a very quiet robotic vacuum that stays below the "room volume" threshold.