Public Holidays 2026
Czech Republic
Official public holidays in Czech Republic for 2026 and 2027. 13 national holidays this year.
13
Holidays in 2026
8
Remaining this year
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
Next holiday · July 5, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
Den obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok
January 1, 2026
April 2026
3
Fri
Good Friday
Velký pátek
April 3, 2026
6
Mon
Easter Monday
Velikonoční pondělí
April 6, 2026
May 2026
1
Fri
Labour Day
Svátek práce
May 1, 2026
8
Fri
Liberation Day
Den vítězství
May 8, 2026
July 2026
5
Sun
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje
July 5, 2026
6
Mon
Jan Hus Day
Den upálení mistra Jana Husa
July 6, 2026
September 2026
28
Mon
St. Wenceslas Day
Den české státnosti
September 28, 2026
October 2026
28
Wed
Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Den vzniku samostatného československého státu
October 28, 2026
November 2026
17
Tue
Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva
November 17, 2026
December 2026
24
Thu
Christmas Eve
Štědrý den
December 24, 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
1. svátek vánoční
December 25, 2026
26
Sat
St. Stephen's Day
2. svátek vánoční
December 26, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
Den obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok
January 1, 2027
March 2027
26
Fri
Good Friday
Velký pátek
March 26, 2027
29
Mon
Easter Monday
Velikonoční pondělí
March 29, 2027
May 2027
1
Sat
Labour Day
Svátek práce
May 1, 2027
8
Sat
Liberation Day
Den vítězství
May 8, 2027
July 2027
5
Mon
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje
July 5, 2027
6
Tue
Jan Hus Day
Den upálení mistra Jana Husa
July 6, 2027
September 2027
28
Tue
St. Wenceslas Day
Den české státnosti
September 28, 2027
October 2027
28
Thu
Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Den vzniku samostatného československého státu
October 28, 2027
November 2027
17
Wed
Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva
November 17, 2027
December 2027
24
Fri
Christmas Eve
Štědrý den
December 24, 2027
25
Sat
Christmas Day
1. svátek vánoční
December 25, 2027
26
Sun
St. Stephen's Day
2. svátek vánoční
December 26, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Czech Republic have in 2026?↓
Czech Republic has 13 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in Czech Republic?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in Czech Republic. The next public holiday is Saints Cyril and Methodius Day on July 5, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Czech Republic?↓
The next public holiday in Czech Republic is Saints Cyril and Methodius Day, on July 5, 2026.
Are public holidays in Czech Republic paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in Czech Republic depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in Czech Republic change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in Czech Republic are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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