Are you living in the Czech Republic or going on holiday there? Here’s a full guide to the public holidays you need to know in 2026, plus the dates already visible for 2027 and 2028.
Whether you live in the Czech Republic or are just visiting, it helps to mark these dates in advance. On some of these days, businesses and offices will be closed or work reduced hours. The Czech National Bank states that the country has 13 bank holidays, and except for Good Friday and Easter Monday, the holiday dates are fixed. It also notes that the Czech Republic does not use a Monday substitution system when a holiday falls on a weekend.
How many public holidays are there in the Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic has 13 public holidays in 2026. Official Foreign Ministry holiday pages and the Czech National Bank’s bank-holiday page list the same 13 dates for 2026.
That means the Czech holiday calendar is simpler than in many countries. There are no regional public-holiday differences to worry about, and no substitute Monday holidays when a holiday lands on Saturday or Sunday.
The most important public holidays in the Czech Republic
The best-known public holidays in the Czech Republic are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Liberation Day, Saints Cyril and Methodius Day, Jan Hus Day, Czech Statehood Day, Independent Czechoslovak State Day, Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day, and the Christmas holidays from 24 to 26 December. These are the same dates published by Czech embassies and official Czech institutions for 2026.
Public Holidays in the Czech Republic in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Czech name | Is it usually a day off work? |
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day / Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State | Den obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok | Yes |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Velký pátek | Yes |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Velikonoční pondělí | Yes |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Svátek práce | Yes |
| 8 May 2026 | Friday | Liberation Day / Victory Day | Den vítězství | Yes |
| 5 July 2026 | Sunday | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje | Yes |
| 6 July 2026 | Monday | Jan Hus Day | Den upálení mistra Jana Husa | Yes |
| 28 September 2026 | Monday | St. Wenceslas Day / Czech Statehood Day | Den české státnosti | Yes |
| 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | Independent Czechoslovak State Day | Den vzniku samostatného československého státu | Yes |
| 17 November 2026 | Tuesday | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day and International Students’ Day | Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva | Yes |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Štědrý den | Yes |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | 1. svátek vánoční | Yes |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen’s Day | 2. svátek vánoční | Yes |
These 2026 dates match official Czech public-holiday listings published by Czech Foreign Ministry sites and the Czech National Bank.
What are the public holidays in the Czech Republic?
New Year’s Day
1 January is both New Year’s Day and the Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State in the Czech holiday calendar.
Good Friday and Easter Monday
Good Friday and Easter Monday are the only movable public holidays in the Czech Republic. In 2026 they fall on 3 April and 6 April.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on 1 May every year and is one of the fixed national holidays.
Liberation Day
The holiday on 8 May is listed officially as Den vítězství, usually translated as Liberation Day or Victory Day.
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
This holiday falls on 5 July and commemorates Saints Cyril and Methodius. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday, but there is no substitute Monday because the Czech Republic does not shift weekend holidays.
Jan Hus Day
Jan Hus Day is observed on 6 July and is one of the fixed national holidays.
Czech Statehood Day
Czech Statehood Day, also associated with St. Wenceslas Day, falls on 28 September.
Independent Czechoslovak State Day
This holiday on 28 October marks the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918.
Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
Observed on 17 November, this holiday also includes International Students’ Day in its official title.
Christmas holidays
The Czech Republic observes 24 December, 25 December, and 26 December as public holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the Second Day of Christmas.
Public Holidays in the Czech Republic in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Czech name | Is it usually a day off work? |
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day / Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State | Den obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok | Yes |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Velký pátek | Yes |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | Velikonoční pondělí | Yes |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day | Svátek práce | Yes |
| 8 May 2027 | Saturday | Liberation Day / Victory Day | Den vítězství | Yes |
| 5 July 2027 | Monday | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje | Yes |
| 6 July 2027 | Tuesday | Jan Hus Day | Den upálení mistra Jana Husa | Yes |
| 28 September 2027 | Tuesday | Czech Statehood Day | Den české státnosti | Yes |
| 28 October 2027 | Thursday | Independent Czechoslovak State Day | Den vzniku samostatného československého státu | Yes |
| 17 November 2027 | Wednesday | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva | Yes |
| 24 December 2027 | Friday | Christmas Eve | Štědrý den | Yes |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | 1. svátek vánoční | Yes |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | St. Stephen’s Day | 2. svátek vánoční | Yes |
These 2027 dates follow currently published Czech holiday listings and the same fixed-holiday structure used officially in 2026.
Public Holidays in the Czech Republic in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Czech name | Is it usually a day off work? |
| 1 January 2028 | Saturday | New Year’s Day / Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State | Den obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok | Yes |
| 14 April 2028 | Friday | Good Friday | Velký pátek | Yes |
| 17 April 2028 | Monday | Easter Monday | Velikonoční pondělí | Yes |
| 1 May 2028 | Monday | Labour Day | Svátek práce | Yes |
| 8 May 2028 | Monday | Liberation Day / Victory Day | Den vítězství | Yes |
| 5 July 2028 | Wednesday | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day | Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje | Yes |
| 6 July 2028 | Thursday | Jan Hus Day | Den upálení mistra Jana Husa | Yes |
| 28 September 2028 | Thursday | Czech Statehood Day | Den české státnosti | Yes |
| 28 October 2028 | Saturday | Independent Czechoslovak State Day | Den vzniku samostatného československého státu | Yes |
| 17 November 2028 | Friday | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva | Yes |
| 24 December 2028 | Sunday | Christmas Eve | Štědrý den | Yes |
| 25 December 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day | 1. svátek vánoční | Yes |
| 26 December 2028 | Tuesday | St. Stephen’s Day | 2. svátek vánoční | Yes |
These 2028 dates follow the same official Czech holiday structure and currently published holiday calendars.
Conclusion
The Czech Republic has one of the simplest holiday calendars in Europe. There are 13 national public holidays, no regional variations, and no substitute Monday holidays when a date falls on a weekend. For 2026, that means several holidays stay on their weekend dates, including 5 July and 26 December.
Last Updated on 04/05/2026