Public Holidays in Czech Republic
Statutory public holidays in Czech Republic, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Czech Republic at a glance
The Czech Republic’s public holidays mix Catholic feast days with national commemorations, including Independence Day on 28 October and Liberation Day on 8 May.
Several dates move with Easter, and many Czechs take bridge days to turn a holiday into a long weekend.
Czech Republic public holidays 2026
Czech Republic has 13 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| Independent Czech State Restoration Day; New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Victory Day | May 8Fri | National |
| Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Jul 5Sun | National |
| Jan Hus Day | Jul 6Mon | National |
| Statehood Day | Sep 28Mon | National |
| Independent Czechoslovak State Day | Oct 28Wed | National |
| Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day and International Students' Day | Nov 17Tue | National |
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24Thu | National |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25Fri | National |
Showing 12 of 13 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Czech Republic
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Czech Republic.
Prague
A Gothic and baroque capital of bridges, spires and beer halls on the Vltava.
Brno
A Moravian city of functionalist villas, a hilltop fortress and a cafe scene.
Ostrava
A coal and steel city whose industrial sites have become cultural venues.
Plzen
The home of Pilsner lager, with a vast Gothic cathedral and brewery tours.
Cesky Krumlov
A small south Bohemian town curled inside a river loop beneath a castle.
Olomouc
A university city of baroque fountains and a Holy Trinity column.
Top attractions in Czech Republic
The places that draw most visitors to Czech Republic.
Charles Bridge
A Gothic bridge lined with baroque statues, crossing to the Old Town.
Prague Castle
A vast castle complex above the river, with St Vitus Cathedral inside.
Cesky Krumlov
A riverside old town of Renaissance and baroque houses under a castle.
Kutna Hora
A silver-mining town with a vast cathedral and an ossuary chapel.
Karlstejn Castle
A Gothic castle on a crag, built to hold the imperial regalia.
Bohemian Switzerland
Sandstone arches, gorges and a natural stone bridge near the German border.
Festivals, food and getting around Czech Republic
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Restoration of the Czech Independence Day
Falls on Jan 1
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St. Valentine's Day
Falls on Feb 14
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Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Falls on Feb 18
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International Women's Day
Falls on Mar 8
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
Food & drink
Getting around
Trains and buses are dense and cheap; Prague's tram and metro network covers the capital thoroughly.
Travelling around Czech Republic’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Czech Republic tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Czech Republic's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year โ and the busiest.
Czech Republic public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Czech Republic have?
Czech Republic has 13 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Czech Republic is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Czech Republic's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Czech Republic typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Czech Republic?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Czech Republic?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Czech Republic
School term dates in Czech Republic
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.