Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Czech Republic

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around Czech Republic's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Czech Republic

Wednesday 28 OctoberIndependent Czechoslovak State Day · Den vzniku samostatného československého státu
Tuesday 17 NovemberStruggle for Freedom and Democracy Day · Den boje za svobodu a demokracii
Thursday 24 DecemberChristmas Eve · Štědrý den
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · 1. svátek vánoční
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day · 2. svátek vánoční
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Nový rok a Den obnovy samostatného českého státu
Wednesday 24 March 2027Ugly Wednesday · Škaredá středa
Thursday 25 March 2027Maundy Thursday · Zelený čtvrtek
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday · Velký pátek
Saturday 27 March 2027Easter Saturday · Bílá sobota
Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday · Velikonoční neděle
Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday · Velikonoční pondělí
Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Svátek práce
Saturday 8 May 2027Liberation Day · Den vítězství
Sunday 9 May 2027Mother's Day · Den matek
Monday 5 July 2027Saints Cyril and Methodius Day · Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje
Tuesday 6 July 2027Jan Hus Day · Den upálení mistra Jana Husa
Tuesday 28 September 2027St. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day) · Den české státnosti

All 2026 holidays in Czech Republic

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Nový rok a Den obnovy samostatného českého státu
Wednesday 1 AprilUgly Wednesday · Škaredá středa
Thursday 2 AprilMaundy Thursday · Zelený čtvrtek
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday · Velký pátek
Saturday 4 AprilEaster Saturday · Bílá sobota
Sunday 5 AprilEaster Sunday · Velikonoční neděle
Monday 6 AprilEaster Monday · Velikonoční pondělí
Friday 1 MayLabour Day · Svátek práce
Friday 8 MayLiberation Day · Den vítězství
Sunday 10 MayMother's Day · Den matek
Sunday 5 JulySaints Cyril and Methodius Day · Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje
Monday 6 JulyJan Hus Day · Den upálení mistra Jana Husa
Monday 28 SeptemberSt. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day) · Den české státnosti
Wednesday 28 OctoberIndependent Czechoslovak State Day · Den vzniku samostatného československého státu
Tuesday 17 NovemberStruggle for Freedom and Democracy Day · Den boje za svobodu a demokracii
Thursday 24 DecemberChristmas Eve · Štědrý den
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · 1. svátek vánoční
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day · 2. svátek vánoční

Not days off — but they change the city

Notable days & festivals in Czech Republic

Festivals, parades and observances that don't close the banks — but do fill the hotels, close the streets and change the mood entirely. Worth planning around (or avoiding).

Tuesday 1 DecemberPrague Christmas Markets

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Czech Republic

Long weekends around a holiday fill up early and prices climb. Check dates around Independent Czechoslovak State Day (Wednesday 28 October) now.

Check flight prices to Czech Republic, every airline at once.

Rates in Czech Republic shift daily. See what your night costs now.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Czech Republic?

Independent Czechoslovak State Day — Wednesday 28 October.

How many public holidays does Czech Republic have?

Czech Republic has 18 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in Czech Republic?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting Czech Republic during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Which festivals are coming up in Czech Republic?

Prague Christmas Markets (Tuesday 1 December).

Are shops open on Sundays in Czech Republic?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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