Holiday Calendar
Czechia Public Holidays 2026
Official national and public holidays for Czechia in 2026.
Czechia — the Czech Republic — sits at the geographic heart of Europe, and there are moments when exploring its medieval towns, baroque castles, and rolling Bohemian countryside that you feel this country holds the entire continent's cultural inheritance within its borders. Prague, the capital, is one of the world's great cities: a baroque and Gothic masterpiece that escaped the…
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13
Next Holiday
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
Days Until Next
46
Year
2026
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jan 1, 2026
Thursday
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Den obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok | New Year's Day | Public |
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Apr 3, 2026
Friday
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Velký pátek | Good Friday | Public |
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Apr 6, 2026
Monday
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Velikonoční pondělí | Easter Monday | Public |
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May 1, 2026
Friday
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Svátek práce | Labour Day | Public |
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May 8, 2026
Friday
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Den vítězství | Liberation Day | Public |
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Jul 5, 2026
Sunday
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Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Public |
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Jul 6, 2026
Monday
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Den upálení mistra Jana Husa | Jan Hus Day | Public |
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Sep 28, 2026
Monday
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Den české státnosti | St. Wenceslas Day | Public |
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Oct 28, 2026
Wednesday
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Den vzniku samostatného československého státu | Independent Czechoslovak State Day | Public |
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Nov 17, 2026
Tuesday
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Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | Public |
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Dec 24, 2026
Thursday
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Štědrý den | Christmas Eve | Public |
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Dec 25, 2026
Friday
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1. svátek vánoční | Christmas Day | Public |
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Dec 26, 2026
Saturday
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2. svátek vánoční | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Czechia have in 2026?
Czechia has 13 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in Czechia?
The next public holiday in Czechia is Saints Cyril and Methodius Day on July 5, 2026.
Are banks closed on public holidays in Czechia?
Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Czechia. ATMs remain accessible.
Do shops open on public holidays in Czechia?
This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Czechia.
Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Czechia?
Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Czechia in 2026.
Are public holidays paid days off in Czechia?
In Czechia, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.
Are there long weekends in Czechia in 2026?
Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Czechia for 2026.
Do public holidays in Czechia affect travel and transport?
Yes. On major public holidays in Czechia, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.