Public Holidays in Czechia 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Czechia's holiday calendar combines Christian dates with anniversaries tied to Czech statehood, Czechoslovak independence and the democratic transition of 1989.
Czechia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day / Restoration of the Czech State |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 8 | Friday | Victory Day |
| Jul 5 | Sunday | Saints Cyril and Methodius Day |
| Jul 6 | Monday | Jan Hus Day |
| Sep 28 | Monday | Czech Statehood Day |
| Oct 28 | Wednesday | Independent Czechoslovak State Day |
| Nov 17 | Tuesday | Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St Stephen's Day |
No provisional dates are required for the listed 2027 national holidays.
Statehood and Democracy Anniversaries 2026
28 September marks Czech Statehood Day, 28 October commemorates the independent Czechoslovak state, and 17 November marks the struggle for freedom and democracy.
Holiday Rules in Czechia
Most Czech public holidays are fixed dates. Good Friday and Easter Monday move with Easter. Public holidays that fall on weekends are generally not automatically shifted to Monday.
Czechia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- 1 January carries both New Year and state-restoration significance.
- 28 October is a major state holiday.
- 17 November commemorates freedom and democracy.
- Weekend holidays are generally not substituted automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Czech Statehood Day?
It is observed on 28 September.
What is celebrated on 28 October?
Independent Czechoslovak State Day.
Are weekend holidays moved to Monday?
Generally no. Czech public holidays remain on their calendar date.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday?
Yes. 24 December is a public holiday in Czechia.
Sources & methodology
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Official current legislation defining state holidays and work-free days.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.